I spent some time this morning reflecting on 9/11. Twenty-four years feels like a long time. As I think about the day, I remember that morning quite vividly. Admittedly, the days after a bit of a blur, but that morning stands out in my memory. In 2001, I was 25 years old. I was the … Continue reading Reflections on 9/11
Category: Reflections
Everything Old is New Again…yet somehow Different
Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons being projected onto the wall in Lexington Market When I was a kid, my grandmother made sure I had lots of experiences, as she did for my cousin and, apparently, for my mother, aunt, and uncle...think piano lessons, dance lessons, sports, sports camps etc. In my case, it started with … Continue reading Everything Old is New Again…yet somehow Different
Embracing the Gray
As a young professional, I accepted the nomination to run for president-elect of my state professional association. My tenure as president elect, was cut short by the resignation of the president (that’s a story for my memoirs), and I was thrust into the office of president prematurely in February 2000, after only 5 months as … Continue reading Embracing the Gray
Family Ties
This past Sunday, my immediate family decided to get together for brunch at the home of the youngest relative. I stress immediate family because there are only four of us directly descended from my grandmother. With spouses, there are 6. We do have a host of cousins who are definitely important to my story (not … Continue reading Family Ties
Not my horse…
“Not my horse, not my rodeo”, or “not my circus, not my monkeys” Buckle up folks, because this is going to be a quite tangential passage. People talk about a lot of things that they know nothing about. I know that while I don’t know everything, I’m also quick to check google and suggest that … Continue reading Not my horse…
Factotum
Let’s start with a bit of housekeeping. I’ve decided that if I manage to do an entry once a week, I’ll be satisfied. Since not every word of the day sparks any thought or sentiment, I won’t force it. Now, on to todays word. Merriam-Webster word of the day for March 10, 2023: Factotum One … Continue reading Factotum
From Pain to Passion to Purpose in 2022
Large portions of this entry were originally posted to the UMBC First Generation Student Network in February 2021 As to not assume that you are familiar with me, it is likely a good idea that I take a moment to introduce myself. I am the Director of UMBC’s Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP). AOP … Continue reading From Pain to Passion to Purpose in 2022
Deep Thoughts with a Handy: Politeness and Gender Identity
Y’all are just going to have to follow me on this one. Saturday Night Live used to have a series of sketches entitled “Deep Thought by Jack Handey”. It was purely satire. While this blog isn’t satire, and my mother’s maiden name was Handy (no E), I still felt the title of it. Let’s jump … Continue reading Deep Thoughts with a Handy: Politeness and Gender Identity
Lifting as I Climb 