Away . . . and Back
Back home after a week away — the most “summery” week of the year (so far), so I’m relieved the weather didn’t storm off in a huff (it threatened). Slayage (the Joss Whedon-focused conference I…
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Summer here, Summer there, Conflicts . . . . .
I’m practising my presentation one more time and then will be heading back out to UBC for another day of lively and fascinating discussions about the works of Joss Whedon, here at Slayage 5, an…
View PostTime to Smell the Roses. . .
Working away here, trying to get my fall syllabi in order and make some headway on my research. But there’s still time to smell the roses. . . and share them. Not just roses, as…
View PostA Medley: Blooms, Lists, Visits, and a Blogging Conference!
A favourite iris is blooming — it was a favourite of my Dad’s, and he and Mom divided one from their garden and planted it in mine at least 15 years ago. Dad’s been gone…
View PostIn the Garden, Getting Ready to Go . . .
Perhaps it’s a legacy from all those years raising kids, feeling odd, guilty, whenever separated from them, no matter how welcome the breaks might have been. But getting away from home always feels wrenching to…
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