A deep wound that will forever pierce my soul is something I live with every day. As a griever and devoted grief worker, I had to find a way to make meaning out of the death anniversary. Or as a call it Ricky's Day of Ascension.
#SNC Second National Conference: Justice in Geoscience
Yesterday I got the notification that my proposal was accepted for participation in the Second National Conference for Justice in Geosciences. I am ecstatic. The mission of this gathering is so close to my heart as an incoming faculty member at Mississippi State University. As a human geographer who uses GIS, but also as a … Continue reading #SNC Second National Conference: Justice in Geoscience
Graduation DAY #Photoessay Dissertation Acknowledgments
In what follows I share my dissertation acknowledgments, followed by photos of the day. Thank you!
Sharing Some #GIS Learning Ideas!
Potentially the characteristics of learners interested in spatially infused forms of inquiry run the gamut. Instructional Design, Universal design practices may optimize learning experiences in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences coursework
in defense of my #grief practice
The other day many of us learned that the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ) added "prolonged grief disorder" to its list of mental illnesses.
Coming Soon! Co-authored Essay
We argue for a Black aesthetic and praxis that transforms power relations.
Tugboat #art Gallery show Featuring Chastity’s Art!
My daughter Chastity is an artist and senior at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and was part of a show at Tugboat Art Gallery on April 1st! The show was curated by her professor, Dr. Byron Anway. Curated by Byron Anway, assistant professor of practice in the School of Art, Art History and Design, “Abierto” … Continue reading Tugboat #art Gallery show Featuring Chastity’s Art!
JOB MARKET RESOURCE: #COVERLETTER Example
I recently accepted an offer with Mississippi State University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences with a joint appointment in African American Studies. I am grateful.
Happy 16th Birthday in Heaven to My Son, I love you
I hope you all will wish Ricky a happy birthday with me and his family today.
Christmas Wishes, Christmas Remembrance
A power is at work resuscitating the agency of grieving
#Thanksgiving 2021 Love+ Hope+ LEGACY
ARCHIVES AND BIRDS AND MISCELLANY
Writing my dissertation so, well, no time to compose a lot of words. But here are snapshots of my September which was spend in Virginia, the Eastern Shore, and back to Lincoln. Re Research in Richmond, VA. (above) My mom, John Coltrane and Bruce Springsteen share a birthday :). 9/23 Tip for hotel … Continue reading ARCHIVES AND BIRDS AND MISCELLANY