2021 was really ok for me, all things considered. In the aftermath of 2020, where the trauma continued for many people, my word for the year, compassion, was really something I embraced deeply. I incorporated compassion into my parenting and my teaching pretty successfully. 2021 brought some great relief: In person visits with friends and … [Read more…]
I thought it would be fun since seeing lots of lists and youtube videos to list some of my top 10 things of 2017. I am going to start with books, but I might do games and other things as well. 10. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng This has been on my … [Read more…]
Politically, 2017 was quite a traumatizing year. What I learned is that I’ve been pretty blind to a lot of the pain in others’ lives as I’ve comfortably been living mine. Openness to seeing my privilege and standing up for justice and taking time to rest and recuperate became much more important. Personally, 2017 was … [Read more…]
The theme of this week seems to be bridging worlds. I am rewatching Babylon 5, and I just started season 2 where one of my favorite female characters in sci-fi ever, Delenn, has undergone a transformation that has caused her to be part Minbari and part human. She claims this transformation will allow her to … [Read more…]
I thought I would dedicate this blog post to progress on knitting and reading. Also, since my reading has been challenging traditional notions of what it means to be human, I want to talk a little about my thoughts on this theme. I am currently knitting my birthday socks, a pair of socks for myself … [Read more…]
Well, I made it to the end of 2016. This year will really stand out in my mind for many reasons, but most of them political. Through the political madness and sadness, I have also found myself becoming closer to my students, and being able to mentor them in new ways, which is pretty exciting. … [Read more…]
I’m currently knitting Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled colorway Advance to Go. I’m currently reading The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman, et. al. I finished volume 22 in December 2014, and so I’m now catching up with the series. Volume 22 was a great reboot, so I’m excited to see where … [Read more…]
So, you may have noticed that mid-May has come and gone, and I am still not recording the podcast. I keep debating about the podcast. I know that even if I do podcast regularly in the summer, when the semester starts again, I won’t be able to podcast regularly. So I decided to blog for … [Read more…]
Happy 2016! Today’s segments include: drafting, fully drafted, lit review, five favorite things, and noteworthy. Pull out your knitting and let’s knit together! Drafting: Fish lips kiss heel socks by Sox Therapist in Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled Colorway Nyan Cat on size 1/2.25mm 32″ Hiya Hiya sharp circular. Fully Drafted: Lots of baby hats and socks for … [Read more…]
Today’s segments include: drafting, fully drafted, new toys, and noteworthy. Pull out your knitting and let’s knit together! Drafting: Lilli Pilli by ambah in Sanguine Gryphon Bugga colorways Love Bug, Grey Scalloped Bar Butterfly, and Goldenrod spider, on size 6/4.0mm 32″ signature circular. CAL Baby Blanket by Lisa Richardson in Bugga! on a size 3.75mm addi swing … [Read more…]
