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Introduction

Posted on September 1, 2020May 17, 2024 by mtrupp

As I begin this blog, I am an aging academic with a wonderful wife and two independent and successful adult daughters, all of whom I love soooo much . . . they made me say that. I have spent most of my adult life in academia; initially as an undergraduate Continue Reading

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About me

My name is Mike Rupp. Actually, it’s Dr. Michael T. Rupp, PhD, but to my friends I’m just plain old Mike, so let’s pretend we’re friends. I tell people the ‘T’ stands for trouble, but my middle name is really Thomas . . . and yes, I doubt.

I recommend beginning with the post titled ‘Introduction’ after which they may be read in any order. Feel free to leave a comment since the only one who sees it is me.

And one caveat . . . if you are particularly sensitive about frank opinions on certain topics then do yourself a favor and skip that one.

 

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