Amy routinely asks me about two things:

1. Have I written a blog lately?
2. Have I worked on my dissertation?

Thus, in the spirit of her question, I'm writing today about my dissertation.

Many of you know that I am what they call in academic circles ABD. It's rumored that I might possibly be ADD, but the jury's still out on that one. ABD stands for "all but dissertation." I've completed all the requirements necessary for graduation. I only have to finish and defend my dissertation. My plan is to have everything ready to graduate in December. It's been a long time coming for a lot of people along the way!

But just think, after December, Amy will have to find something else to ask me - that is besides my whether or not I've updated my blog!