The things my mind cooks up when I’m trying to distract myself from politics …
Tag: academia
Sittin’ and Knittin’ … and Thinkin’
One of my favorite activities, especially in winter, is knitting. In addition to getting a usable item out of it, knitting provides lots of time for thinking… and I do enjoy observing what comes up from the depths.
Was I a First-Gen Student? (Is the Answer Important?)
I’ve been seeing a lot of posts in my Twitter feed from “first-gen” college students, which got me thinking about my own experiences in academia. My answer is … complicated.