Whoo-hoo! Right after I edited my curriculum vitae so that "Ph.D. in English Literature, 2005," replaced "Ph.D.
candidate in English Literature (degree expected, Nov. 2005)," I received an email informing me that I've had a paper accepted for a conference in late winter. It's not a surprise, this acceptance (the society in question is rather small & I've delivered papers at its conference for each of the last couple of years)--but I'm early enough in my career that I do a little dance with every line I add to my vita.
Pity no one's here to
see that dance, but I'll let you imagine it.
