Yesterday, my brother in law, a very intelligent and committed individual, defended his PHD thesis, completing years of study that have spanned the length of my career. Today, I finished writing my first academic piece of writing in ten years.  It has less words in it than my average post here, but required so much … Continue reading On academia and why it is not my forte.

Inspired by my wonderful friend Dee, and her post about how she uses music to fall apart and rebuild. I offer up to you all, The playlist of my bad days. When I have a downturn, I withdraw from the people around me.  I hide in a world of other peoples expressions of pain, love, … Continue reading On a musical journey (without any Journey)

Disclaimer: *I write this from MY perspective, and in the spirit of honesty with which I write everything on this blog, knowing that it could open a worm filled can. I find it too hard to pursue a relationship with my mother.  It became over the years a one sided affair.  I can list on … Continue reading On depth perception.

So this is just a super quick (cause I have work to do) post for International Women's Day.   This years theme is all about Gender parity, and reaching equity..... Obviously, I have discussed this issue Before  in relation to pay parity so I won't go crazy on that again.  But I thought I would take … Continue reading On Amazing women

  This is my life. I am a procrasinator of epic proportions.  Not at work, at work I am 100% on the ball all the time, actively seeking out things to do in advance of them being needed, because work will reign holy hell down on those who are not ready for it. But, once … Continue reading On Wild procrastination.