8 Rules for Playing Well with Others (in Dance and Life)
Having danced for more than half my life, I've had the opportunity to form some opinions about modes of interaction that tend to work better than others. Here are those observations, which I think also...
View ArticleSpooning Your Books to Sleep
I know I'm not the only scholar to fall asleep with books on my bed. Should we be romanticizing this kind of behavior, or not? Get ready for another Workaholic Missive!
View ArticleSplit Has Arrived!
My contributor's copy of Split is here, and I'm so excited on so many levels for this publication. Among other reasons, it's my first non-academic essay to be published in a book.
View ArticleConference All The Things in 2017
It's taken me a few years to deal with academic burnout, but I feel like I'm back in the game. How do I know? I'm over-committed to conferences this year!
View ArticleNuances of Empathy and Self-Care
Among my sex ed colleagues doing work on empathy, Kate McCombs consistently does amazing work. Here are some of my favorite insights she's shared recently.
View ArticleI’m Moving Cross-Country for the 2nd Time in 6 Months
Both times, I've driven across the country to relocate for teaching jobs. And then wondered why I've felt tired and unproductive. Hmm.
View ArticleThe Road Home
My return to the Midwest has been bittersweet, as expected. I just thought I would have more energy to be able to address all the feelings it's stirring up.
View ArticlePracticing Being Bad at Things
Getting accustomed to sucking at something without losing your will to do it actually takes some practice. Like many perfectionists, I need this reminder.
View ArticleMy ATS® Technique for Teachers Experience
What happens when you gather highly trained dance professionals at a technique retreat? Lots of learning & aha! moments plus merriment & connection.
View ArticleIf You Feel Broken, Try This Reframe
I have been reading and learning about emotional abuse lately, and telling someone they're broken so that they internalize it is one form it takes.
View ArticleWriting Life vs. Living Life
I know I've been neglecting my blog lately; it's due to the task of recovering from the past year & also wanting to experience my life more than write about it.
View ArticleFull Life; Empty Words
Too busy living to write sounds like a bit of a cliche, but recently, it's been true. The trick is figuring out why this differs from prior semesters.
View Article#TriangleSCI 2017 Day 2
On the second day, my team presented our take on scholarly storytelling. And the conversation very quickly grew very intense.
View ArticleSomehow I Wasn’t Dancing Enough in Berkeley
In retrospect, while I loved my time in the Bay Area this year, I wasn't dancing enough to be happy. Guess how successful I've been fixing that in Indiana?
View ArticleNot Writing ≠ Broken
A funny thing happens when you base your self-image on being productive, not just words-on-the-page productive but also publish-it-ASAP productive.
View ArticleThis Semester Will Probably Wreck Me But Hopefully It’s Worth It
I have to keep telling myself, I can survive anything that is temporary. And I sure hope it's true this upcoming semester.
View ArticleSometimes We Commodify Intimacy, and That’s Okay
Is intimacy inherently better when it doesn't have a dollar amount attached to it? I don't necessarily think that has to be the case.
View ArticleTrust Your Team, But Take Care of Yourself
An insight I've gained in dance is that the best dance partners are those you can trust to take care of you - but still don't put yourself in harm's way.
View ArticleFebruary Was Supposed to be My Easy Month
How much is this semester draining and defeating me? I can't even find words to write a bloody blog post about it, that's how much.
View ArticleThe Semester That Finished & The Semester That’s Coming
Spring 2018 was rocky, and it looks like Fall 2018 will throw me for a loop as well, but for really good reasons that both provide me with more job/economic security and don't require a hellish commute...
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