A word or two about Lisa Coleman, before I forget.

My American Studies professor this semester is awesome, and let me tell you why she is awesome.

I, as a general rule, admire men. As long as I can remember, I've identified and strove to be like great men in my field or other fields - it's not been conscious, that's just how it is. My favorite writers: men. Comic book artists, activists, critics, professors, painters, fictional characters. Male. Either my tastes are with their work, or I've not been exposed to enough women. There are notable exceptions, but I think I can count them on one hand. And even so... when we're talking about people who really move me, who incite me... I dunno. With the exception of Maya Angelou. Also my mom, my Grandmas, Aunt Scotty, Helen, April, and Shawn Chen.

I'm finally reading women who are strong and intellectual and exactly like the men we read. We read Fuss the other day, and she was such a good writer. A week ago I read some McClintock and she was great. Their papers are solid and academic and unflowery. I love it. And I'm finally being taught by women who are the same way.

Anyway Lisa Coleman is someone who I want to be like. And that's a big deal, because she's not a guy.