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How to Read Your Semester Like a Story
The end of a semester always feels a little blurry. Finals are over, grades are posted, and suddenly everything that made you stress slips away. Before you shake it all off, pause. Look back and read the semester as if it were a story. See what the highlights were and what the lowlights were, so… →
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All Writing is Writing
It may not look the same, but it’s words to paper! Most of my weekly writing never ends up in essays, conference papers, or chapters. Half the time, it isn’t even academic; it consists of journal entries, long texts to friends, emails, teaching notes, and postcards or letters sent each Sunday as part of the… →
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No Post this Week
I had planned to post today about “The Power of Small Wins” and how tiny steps help me gain momentum in my research and work. However, this week brought a different kind of small win: allowing myself to pause. I’m traveling to the Grand Canyon tomorrow and then attending a conference for the rest of… →
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What to Expect in 2026
A Guided Year of Scholarship and Creativity I wanted to keep my welcome post separate from my “What to Expect in 2026” post. I believe introducing the blog and outlining what to expect are two distinct topics. Typically, the “What to Expect in 20xx” would be announced at the end of December or early January.… →
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How Undergrads Can Reset Their Semester Without Starting Over
Academic Reset Momentum slips fast in the first weeks of a semester. You start on a roll, then there’s a tiny slip. If you haven’t slipped up, this post may not be for you. Most undergrads don’t need a full restart; you need a reset that feels doable. A reset begins with taking stock of… →
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