A rebel nerd just RSVPd for the NaNoWriMo party: How I plan to write my dissertation in a month
Photo credit. “Just write it.” Mr. T’s words echoed in my memory as I sat staring at the form my dissertation committee …
Thursday 13: Early Fall snapshot
“I’m really angry with you,” I spat while simultaneously trying to shovel falling noodles into my mouth and protect the mizithra-covered strands …
Coffee conversation: Chicken flavored patriarchy
Photo credit. “Gotta go,” Mr. T says as he walks to our bedroom to finish piling on the trappings of businessman life. …
The Daily Pixel: A week of “Fall”
This morning I submitted my first academic job application. (Ah!) I add the notation “academic” because my historical experience applying for jobs …
Thursday 13: Confessions, Volume VI
We just rolled out of the Melting Pot after celebrating a belated birthday dinner for Mr. T and our dear friend, Debi. …
The dissertation downhill
It just hit, the dissertation anxiety. I’m mid-data collection and just looked at my timeline. Really? I said I would have my …
Nerdgasm: Honors at the International Communication Association convention
Accepting my Top Paper award from Janet Fulk at the International Communication Association Organizational Communication Division business meeting and feeling a bit …
Communicating with your college professor: 13 Dos and Don’ts
With the end of the semester last week, I completed my fifth year as a college instructor. Five years and hundreds of …
The Daily Pixel: Snaps that make me smile
As I dressed for Zumba this morning, it occurred to me: It’s Wednesday. And I’m HOME. And I didn’t get up at …
Thursday 13: April 2012 Snapshot
This just in: Yours truly is now 75% doctor. The door closed on another academic year this week (finals not withstanding) and …