It has been a while since I’ve posted to this blog. That’s not necessarily unusual. I’ve taken long gaps before. I can say confidently, however, that this break has been one of my most challenging–a first foray into the academic job market & an exhausting season of life overall. By mid-October, I had lost track fo the last time I’d taken any space for mental health–for hobbies or reading or resting. My “to-do list” reminding me to exercise three times each week and pause to enjoy a hobby four times a week had gone unchecked in my planner for weeks. My dissertation writing had gone largely untouched outside of my weekly dissertation writing group. And so, I started carving a path back to myself.
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I was happy when a pitch was well received at Limestone Post. While the piece I wrote, released today and detailing the vanishing peaches, doesn't yet capture the mode public scholarship I aspire to, I was able to receive feedback from a variety of Orchard leaders to fact check and help clarify the message. More importantly, the piece reflects a tonal and audience shift. The publication brings to mind some of the concerns facing my colleagues as we set out on careers in academia. How do we earn living wages while completing our graduate studies?
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While I only got to spend two days at #AAG2018, it was, I think, my favorite experience at the annual geography conference. From seminar formats to the unending honesty & reflexive tone to the sessions, my work benefited so much from the 48 hours I got to be at this year's conference. Here were my highlights before I share about the session I co-organized in part 2.
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