found the book

Yes, after digging through my office for a while I did find Boys in
White and am now about half way through it. With a little persistence,
I can find things I know I have.

Today I submitted a proposal to the graduate student conference at the
upcoming symposium on second language writing this coming October. I
felt pretty good about my effort -- hopefully the reviewers will as
well.

The end of another week. I guess I am getting closer to finishing this
dissertation. Just not anytime soon.