Release The word I have chosen as my focus this year is Release. This, in part, is an extension of my word from past year(s), Simplify. To me, the concept of release captures letting go of clutter, yes, but also unhealthy emotional attachments, and release of pre-conceived notions of who I should… Continue reading
This, surprisingly, is another post I am finding difficult to write. Is this what irony feels like? I came to the realization that I don’t have a good sense of what “success” looks like. But in a profession like writing, I think that looks different for each person. So, then,… Continue reading
Invalid reasons that I put things I want to do on hold: What are you waiting for? For my meds to stabilize To hear back about the We Need Diverse Books mentorship application To hear back about the Futurescapes application * To hear back from job applications To feel like… Continue reading
I have entertained at least a half dozen ways to write this post. Here is where I’m at today, now that I’ve sat down to actually write it. The Scenario I’ve been Manager of the Institutional Repository(IR)1 in practice since 2012, officially 2014. It was part of our Digital Production… Continue reading
Happy New Year January 1st, the day of new beginnings, the day of resolutions, the day of tradition, the day of imagining our best selves. Over the years I have had many strategies for facing a new year. Waking up to watch the sun rise. Doing only the things I… Continue reading