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Category Archives: real talk
The difference six years makes….
Six years ago today, I defended my dissertation. I faced a room of inquisitors, answered questions and opined on future research before I was asked to leave the room. While my committee deliberated, I stood in the library hallway with … Continue reading
Posted in academia, advice, dissertation, grad school, lessons learned, personal, real talk, sociology, thinking, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, dissertation, gradschool, life, withaphd, writing
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Facing facts
There are facts in life. Irrefutable facts that no amount of argument or debate will ever change. Sometimes facts can be comforting when there is a dispute to settle or uncertainty in the future. I am certainly a dreamer, but … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, community, everyday life, grief, motherhood, parenthood, personal, real talk, Uncategorized
Tagged being a mom, everyday life, family, grief, living with kids, parenting, writing
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Thank you (and also Happy Mother’s Day)
Let’s face it: all of my best efforts to do something nice for all of the mothers in my life isn’t happening. I had lots of plans. I didn’t get you a card or finish that mass email or drum … Continue reading
Posted in community, everyday life, family, kids, motherhood, parenthood, personal, real talk, Uncategorized
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Living with children….
March is a strange time-space continuum in my world. In March, I celebrate my daughter’s birthday. I also celebrate my mother’s birthday, even though my mother has been gone for seven years. I spend much of the month gearing up and then … Continue reading
Posted in everyday life, family, kids, lessons learned, motherhood, parenthood, personal, real talk
Tagged being a mom, birthdays, living with kids, march, parenthood
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The one where I tackle: “Should I Go to Graduate School?” (Part one)
Several former students have contacted me seeking letters of recommendation as they consider applying to graduate school, so I have been thinking about what I would say to them when we discuss their future plans. If you ask most grad students … Continue reading
Posted in academia, grad school, higher education, lessons learned, personal, real talk, teaching, work
Tagged real talk, should i go to grad school
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