I am not a phone talker. Nobody in my family is, but it occurred to me today that I had not spoken to my parents in a… Read more “The Old Man and the Coon, or, Tales of Daddy and Popeye”
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For Bob
Robert Daniel Hyde, April 11, 1960-March 14, 2023, Russellville High School Class of 1979 My children’s dad died yesterday. My ex-husband. I did not expect to feel… Read more “For Bob”
Starting Mounjaro after the Holidays
I have been waiting for a drug like Mounjaro for decades. All my life I have struggled with my weight. I remember in elementary school they made… Read more “Starting Mounjaro after the Holidays”
My Long, Strange Curriculum Journey
Note: The following essay was submitted in draft form for a collection to which I was invited to contribute called “Letters to the Field” (of curriculum studies).… Read more “My Long, Strange Curriculum Journey”
Dean Chronicles: Six Leadership Lessons from the First Weeks
I just finished my third week on the job as an Academic Dean. Is it challenging? You bet! I am writing this post to explore some “Leadership… Read more “Dean Chronicles: Six Leadership Lessons from the First Weeks”
Dean Chronicles: 14 Leadership Discoveries I Learned from Being a Chair
I was a chair for almost 7 years. I like to think I was a good Chair, that my being in the position made a difference. As… Read more “Dean Chronicles: 14 Leadership Discoveries I Learned from Being a Chair”
Dean Chronicles: Transitioning from Department Chair. Part 1: Becoming a Chair
Before reporting to my first day as Dean, I wanted to reflect upon my time as Department Chair, a very fast 7 years, from 2015-2022. I look… Read more “Dean Chronicles: Transitioning from Department Chair. Part 1: Becoming a Chair”
Dean Chronicles: I am a new Academic Dean, and Imposter Syndrome is a Real Thing
Most academics I talk to experienced a brief period just after receiving their doctorate when they feel like it isn’t real, or if it is, it must… Read more “Dean Chronicles: I am a new Academic Dean, and Imposter Syndrome is a Real Thing”
What Should Go On A Blog’s About Page?
I wrote a little while ago about using pages for your blog in addition to posts. It seems like the most popular and in demand type of… Read more “What Should Go On A Blog’s About Page?”
The Concise Guide to Building Relationships With Other Bloggers
Nurturing relationships with other bloggers within your niche is still one of the best ways to grow a blog. Just think of the options you have …… Read more “The Concise Guide to Building Relationships With Other Bloggers”
Just Keep Swimming 