Driving Down Memory Lane

I’ve been driving a lot lately. I have had the privilege and workload that has caused me to traverse the state of New York…

The World is in Chaos

I realize that I am far too sporadic in writing here. But I have long struggled to find my voice in writing. I have…

Fearing People of Color Doing Absolutely Ordinary Things

There is so much fear in this country since the election of the 45th president; especially for people of color doing absolutely ordinary things. The…

Writing to write in the early dawn hours

I am writing to write this morning. I have no clear idea or agenda on my mind. I feel the pressure of the time…

One year ago a journey started that is not yet over

~Transformation isn’t about improving, it’s about re-thinking.  Malcolm Gladwell

It was one year ago today, that my beagle Chloe, and I had been in Canada…

The New Normal

Cool, Crisp Morning Walk

This morning’s walk with Chloe was a bit cool. The sun was just starting to rise, and the birds were singing,…

Impartiality questioned?

As an educator, and Indigenous scholar, I sometimes have my impartiality questioned, like today.

Things have become very fluid in my life—a lot of decisions…

Education & Fancy Foods

David Brooks taken to task

I have been ruminating on this editorial by David Brooks, “How we are ruining America.” Apparently a number of people…

The Day After Canada 150

Busy weekend this weekend. In the US, people are preparing for the Fourth of July—America’s Independence from tyranny, and from Britain. On Saturday, 01…

Principal Controversy at ONS.

Vancouver
Earlier this week I returned from Vancouver, after ten days. I had been in Vancouver to research Creation narratives (via Fulbright Funding), visit with…