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 last three weeks. I have been to Salamanca, Albany, and Buffalo in the span of three weeks. I have given several public presentations of…

I realize that I am far too sporadic in writing here. But I have long struggled to find my voice in writing. I have been overwhelmed by the sheer amount of chaos in the world that has become a loud constant hum that drones on and on in the…

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 tactics used to win the election are suspect, outlandish, and in many ways terrifying. The false assuredness that so many felt was the destiny of…

I am writing to write this morning. I have no clear idea or agenda on my mind. I feel the pressure of the time crunch I created by not getting up around 5:00 or 5:15 this morning. I could have even done more if I had simply got moving…

~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 for our first twenty-four hours. This past week I have been reflecting upon changes from this past year’s journey as the new year begins. A…

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, it was an enjoyable walk. Though cars were zooming here and there, it was easy to get lost in the moment of the stillness of…

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 are being made quickly. My research through Fulbright is coming to a rapid close. I will be heading back to Oswego on August 11th; and…

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 on the internet lit up with objections to Brooks piece. Here is a sampling: from Garet Williams at Vox, “David Brooks:The reason for inequality is…

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 July 2017, Canadians celebrated their 150th anniversary of existence. In both of these narratives and celebrations, a large glaring elephant in the room type of…