Confessions of an erstwhile blogger
“Please save me a seat!” I texted, frantically hustling down Pratt Street towards the Baltimore Convention Center. Naturally, when I had cut …
Getting back to blue musings
Over the last week, I’ve interviewed 10 young people about their experiences using social media. Having studied the topic for a number …
I just realized how much I miss Google Reader
Looking back, 2009 was one of the most auspicious years of my life. I finished a thesis, earned a Master’s degree, got engaged, launched a …
The best laid plans
I envisioned waking up after an extra hour of sleep, shaking off my small Halloween-candy hangover and penning my first National Blog …
Six years in the blogosphere: The Blue Muse in review
Seems like just yesterday that I typed my Maiden Voyage post, launching the Blue Muse on August 3, 2009 as a mechanism to …
Random with a side of controversial
Religion. Politics. Suicide. Feminism. Funeral plans. Ferguson. When I read the NaBloPoMo writing prompt this morning which asked about the most controversial posts I’ve …
Tag, I’m it for NaBloMoPo
Up visiting friends in Amador. Lovely way to spend a Saturday! I spent the day wandering Amador County with my Marm and …
Blog birthday (be)musings
“Childhood” by Michiev. Used with permission. “Be brave. Ask your questions. Speak your truth.” I heard those words from BlogHer CEO and …
Three things on my mind as a BlogHer ’14 newbie
Who’s going to BlogHer ’14? This gal! Here’s my in-the-garden #selfiebration submission. Kerry Washington sealed the deal. A chance to see Olivia …
New Year’s goals: Thinking back, looking ahead
Auntie Shawna and baby Satyana. If you guessed that my favorite experience of 2013 involved finishing the dissertation or graduating with a …