Thought Bubbles
In this space, I share musings, reflections, and ideas that spontaneously pop into my mind. Here you'll find a collection of bite-sized insights, observations, and creative sparks that inspire and challenge me. Like a thought bubble that appears above a character's head in a comic strip, these posts capture the essence of my in-the-moment thoughts, giving you a glimpse into the ever-flowing stream of ideas fueling my creative spirit. Discover my inspiration and the ebb and flow of my daily thoughts.
228,132 Words
According to the Oxford dictionary, there are roughly 228,132 words in the English language. It only takes one to impact your confidence. Words matter and the particular combination of them can have a lasting impact on your life. My daughter…
I am. I am not.
We are often defined by words people place on us. You are smart. You are dumb. You are pretty. You are ugly. You are good at math. You are bad at math. You are a great writer. You are a…
Teaching Resilience
There is an interesting article in The Chronicle of Higher Education that asks if colleges should be active in teaching resilience. Students are coming to college with more anxieties, depression, and mental illness than ever before. I’ve seen a huge…
Seeing Above the Trees
Here I am the night before another Friday class. It is homecoming week. I am sure my students will be distracted tomorrow. The campus will be full of guests and life in Nashville will be in full swing. Meanwhile, on…
Take Your Daughter to Work
It is a teacher workday, or as I call it, take your daughter to work day. When you are a professor, you need to be present for class even when it is personally inconvenient. The show goes on and you…
I Want Them To…
I love working with college students. It is a pivotal moment in their lives. They come to college with bright eyes and full of dreams. The first year of college, they are faced with many challenges. They must navigate a…
