Monthly Archives: June 2013

On teaching, writing, and teaching writing

Posted on June 24, 2013 by rglw

In a recent conversation with my mother-in-law, I discussed my frustration with teaching writing.  She lamented that students really learned to write in high school and many secondary schools were failing at that task.  I wondered [aloud to her] whether … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, higher education, lessons learned, reading, students, teaching, writing | 16 Comments

Thank you, WordPress!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by rglw

What an incredible weekend! My “Reflections on Mama, PhD” essay appeared on Freshly Pressed late Friday evening and the weekend has been a thrill. In 48 hours, I have been humbled by the 666 folks who have read (or even just … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, community, lessons learned, personal, writing | 5 Comments

Call me crazy

Posted on June 19, 2013 by rglw

This post will not win me any friends, but I know that my reflections on Mama, PhD published last week resonated with others based on the support and feedback I’ve received from friends, colleagues and readers (including one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, family, higher education, lessons learned, marriage, motherhood, parenthood, popular press, Uncategorized, work, writing | 4 Comments

Reflections on Mama, PhD

Posted on June 7, 2013 by rglw

My husband bought me Mama, PhD as a graduation gift. He thought I would appreciate the stories about “motherhood and academic life.”  In under a week, I tore through the anthology.  Divided into four sections, the editors captured women’s stories … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, family, fatherhood, gender equality, grad school, higher education, kids, lessons learned, marriage, motherhood, parenthood, reading, women, work, writing | 78 Comments

Ease in….

Posted on June 4, 2013 by rglw

A year ago, a dear friend encouraged me to join her in a “Couch to 5K” running program. Before I had my kids, I ran for exercise, but I was hardly a “runner.” Never terribly “sporty,” I have been trying … Continue reading →

Posted in dissertation, grad school, health, lessons learned, personal, reading, work, writing | 2 Comments