A once in a four year event, on February 29th I celebrated my defense with champagne, caviar, crackers, and cheese (thanks to Carole) at the University of North Carolina Anthropology Department. Paul had showed me his torture tools, but I believe none were necessary to convince my committee that the dissertation was worth the effort. “Very creative and innovative” was the verdict. Thanks you professors Carole Crumley, Paul Leslie, Arturo Escobar, Peter Redfield and Flora Lu for dwelling in my world. We partied that evening at Pablo’s house. I think I lasted until 12am before crashing. Had a wonderful weekend with the kids. Nico called me Dr. Pappa. Good enough reason for him to argue that I should wash his hands, “because you are doctor.” Not that kind of doctor sweetheart. I can perhaps convince you of the merits of Latourian referentialism. Not cure your scratches with a magical potion.
