1997

DecemberBest tunes

Missy Elliott

Missy takes the prize - mainly for the fact she has never really topped this debut record, and unfortunately that this seemed to mark the end of the rap era for me. I think its just because I don't seem to dance anymore. Also, the lyric thing can get downright mean (although vaguely endearing in Missy's use). Also, this is when Jamaican dancehall beats and the 'exotic' rhythims seem more interesting in their native versions, however, hurrah, nonetheless.

DecemberWelcome Leo!

Leo

Welcome to Leopold, the newest kid to join the family, and overall my favorite son so far. Although to be honest, its a bit early to tell...

May DePaul University Associate Director of Admissions

Off to the School of Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Information Systems or as I coined the phrase 'CTI' for short. Well truly it was Anne Morley who moved from Director at SAIC and moved over to the rapidly growing DePaul down the street. Certainly, part of the deal is Dean Helmut Epp, who is pretty amazing. Well, the move was no problem, but what a ton of work, this computer thing is really catching on. Fortunately I'm put in charge of the internet site, and perhaps I'll try out this degree in Human-Computer Interaction if I can get all my prerequisites waived...

Nineteen ninety six, oh bother...