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I Disappoint My Dad
A blog where I post my thoughts and commentary that upset the cultural patriarchal forces around us, including perspectives on dis/ability, gender, work, and the like. Find out more in my introductory blog post here.

Detective Pikachu Reimagined

*the image above was generated using AI and the prompt "8-bit detective pikachu & human fusion." Obviously, it leaves us with more to be...

Jun 9, 20247 min read

Research Woes

I recently attended a third academic conference in 2024. Don't get me wrong, I love conferences. I love how each session I attend...

Jun 3, 20243 min read

Homecoming Surprises

Since I've had a rough couple of weeks, I thought I'd share some happy surprises with you all this week. Since meeting my partner, I've...

May 27, 20244 min read

Confessions of a Conference Co-Chair

In summer of 2022, 2 advisors, myself, and a group of grad students decided to bring back the English Graduate Organization. I've been...

May 21, 20243 min read

God Forbid I let My Body Be

I look through my closet and debate which is worse: for me to choose a low-cut shirt that will not rub against and therefore irritate my...

May 12, 20243 min read

Reflections from the Former Club President

I was never interested in or involved with student organizations during my time in high school and undergrad. During my master's, I...

May 6, 20244 min read

Why I finally used AI

I'm not trying to sound cocky, but I think my writing is better than AI's most of the time. This perspective comes from my limited...

Apr 28, 20245 min read

Academia Puppet Show

Let me just start by saying I love my job. I love creating clever and helpful lesson plans. I love teaching my students skills they'll be...

Apr 21, 20244 min read

I Think I Should Leave

from I Think You Should Leave, Season 2, Episode 1 I was planning to go to Texas this weekend in hopes of seeing I Think You Should Leave...

Apr 15, 20242 min read

Dangerous Games

If you're wondering why this blog post is late, you'll find the answer momentarily. I decided to regularly post on Sundays as I see...

Apr 11, 20244 min read

Christ, Inaccessible

photo from: https://www.christianity.com/church/denominations/what-are-non-denominational-churches-meaning-examples.html It was only my...

Mar 31, 20244 min read

The Exhausted Social Spy

This should be my last semester ever taking coursework. And I'm exhausted. This is my 3rd year in a PhD program, and I'm hoping-- dare I...

Mar 24, 20242 min read

I'll be with you shortly.

For the last year, I've researched, took a summer seminar, and planned to start a podcast. In the middle of a snowy winter night, I...

Mar 15, 20242 min read

I Disappoint My Dad A blog where I post my thoughts and commentary that upset the cultural patriarchal forces around us, including perspectives on dis/ability, gender, work, and the like. Find out more in my introductory blog post here.