Study Like Paris Geller

Paris Geller - Fair Use She's ruthless, quick witted, and highly competitive. The character of Paris Geller from Gilmore Girls is my favorite source of inspiration for a long study session or a difficult semester. Wholly dedicated to the task at hand, she gets things done and she gets them…

Why Scholars Should Start Blogs

Outside of academia, some academic fields can be difficult to access. Whether its difficult to access the knowledge itself, the educational tools that allow someone to advance a field, or the new research that is being developed, spaces where the general public can become educated on obscure topics and research…

Blogging for Scholars

Blogging is a tool that can be used to explore a range of disciplines and mediums. Since the inception of blogging, popular blogs have created content on travel, art and design, and parenthood, among a other topics. This post explores the appearance of academic blogs; sites that are about academia,…

William Carlos Williams

Portrait of William Carlos Williams by Man Ray, 1924 William Carlos Williams was a curious literary figure who wrote an immense amount of poetry in the early 20th century. In this post we will explore his life and career, and take a look at a few of his poems. While…

Trying The Artist’s Way

I’ve decide to start a book called The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, and I’m excited to document my progress and experiences here on the blog. I’m sharing this journey for a few reasons; first and foremost, as a way to hold myself accountable. As a growing writer and painter,…