I am thanking the supreme beings for small blessings

As I've cryptically mentioned on this blog from time to time, I interviewed for a job at Gallaudet University. At the time, I really wanted that job. (Of course, as a freshly minted PhD, stuck in a joyless (some would say "soulless") work environment, really I wanted any job). But, I really felt like I hammered the interview at Gallaudet and that I would fit there.

I learned several weeks later that I did not get the job. [Not from any sort of formal notification from the school mind you, but rather from a friend... I still haven't gotten that rejection letter.]

Anyway, I learned today that Gallaudet has been placed on probation by its accrediting body. While this is sad news to hear, it makes me all the more thankful for the opportunities that I was given after I failed to get that job. To my WVU colleagues; despite my propensity to complain, I'm really quite happy here.