On Reading a Book Twice
Reading a book twice can seem like an unaffordable luxury given all the books out there waiting to be read. But it’s helpful in seeing the big picture – the forest for the trees.
Do Female Academics Have to Be Role Models?
We talk a lot about the importance of women and minority academics mentoring students and new faculty. But are we expecting too much of them?
Why You Should Keep Your Creative Tools Handy
If you’re an artist of any kind, you’re more likely to practice your art if your tools are easy to access.
Saturday Shot: 3 Nov
A gorgeous chrysanthemum in our perennial garden.
9 Tips to Increase Traffic to Your Blog
I poll my Twitter colleagues on tips for increasing my blog reach.
Saturday Shot: 27 Oct
Features a series of shots from this morning’s fabulous secondhand typewriter find.
Beyond Likeability, Pandering, and Acting Like a Man
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece for the LA Review of Books blog about the Ford-Kavanaugh hearings. One topic I emphasized is something … Read more
Talking to Famous Authors
Yesterday my interview with Barbara Kingsolver was published at Longreads. I’ve been calling it a Q&A, because that’s how it was structured, but my writing … Read more
Another Week, Another Post
The week has gone by in a blur and I have no scintillating ideas to explore as I’ve used them all up. Though what often … Read more
Ford, Kavanaugh, and Women's Anger
Like many people around the world, I was glued to C-SPAN last Thursday as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford endured a trial-like atmosphere to outline how … Read more