This is a wonderful framework for doing what we need and want to do while being compassionate to our human selves. tiliaeditorial.com/sustainable-...

"The quality of light by which we scrutinize our lives has direct bearing upon the product which we live, and upon the changes which we hope to bring about through those lives." Audre Lorde

I invite you to read my reflection about what it means to give yourself and others permission to be authentic. And if you've ever felt the need to scream in the car, my poem is about that, too. #poetry open.substack.com/pub/kelliedb...

Two violinists secretly pine for each other. Fiddled Rivalry

I'm excited that my chapter "Music as Hope" has released in @oxfordunipress.bsky.social The Oxford Compendium of Hope, a cross-disciplinary collection of hope scholarship from over 70 scholars across fourteen disciplines. And it's Open Access. #Academic global.oup.com/academic/pro...

Deer prints in the snow

I'm excited to have my poem "Visions" published in Corporeal. I hope it is an honest look at the aging of bodies and places, of beginnings and endings. open.substack.com/pub/kelliedb... #poetry #writersky

Tackling my inbox. Send good vibes and pet pictures. Airlift cookies.

I think half of my fatigue each day comes from the number of times I have to log in with a password and 2-factor authentification. #Academicsky

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In honor of that, I'm resharing my 2024 micro essay about Alma Rosé and the women's orchestra at Auschwitz. www.themerseyreview.com/issues/2/alm...

If you want a calm and meaningful film with a gorgeous score, this is it. Perfect for a snow day. The Summer Book. watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=a...

Campus is closed for a snow day. Trying a balanced approach. Things are not all one thing or another. I caught up on grading and other course related things. I practiced violin. Now on to baking peanut butter cookies and spending time with a book. #Academicsky

I just finished reading a scholarly article outside of my field. And wow, we are so good at taking easy words and making them complicated by adding an -ity to the end. There should be annual awards for that.

The only good news I can offer is that it's time for breakfast. I love that meal.

If the power goes out, what will I do without my emotional support electric hole puncher?

I just need to open a door and find that it leads to Narnia.

I really need McDonald's to serve an afternoon breakfast for when I crave an egg McMuffin.

Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42. Post the second sentence. "A metaphor is a figure of speech whereby we speak of one thing in terms of another- the church is a temple or God is our shepherd, for instance.

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Excited to teach for the first time "I Too Am Fond of Lonely Islands" for solo viola by Elaine Fine. It was inspired by her love of Tove Jansson's novel "The Summer Book." I have read it many times and love it so much. The music is public domain on ISMLP.

I feel so disconnected from any part of my life that isn't work, specifically everything that is in my life as a faculty member in the first week of classes. Even though I have a lot to accomplish over the long weekend, I also want to reconnect with watching bird feeder activity, playing LPs, etc.

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I just want to teach a class that the only content is the Moomins.

“Close your eyes and recall a house or space where you have felt held, connected, comforted, and uplifted.” Some thoughts on nostalgia, place, and words. open.substack.com/pub/kelliedb...

Snacks and course prep and snacks and course prep. That's my world right now. #Academicsky

I was going through some old pictures. There needs to be some kind of content alarm that sounds when you are about to uncover your middle school band picture.

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I was 48 hours into a successful sugar purge until I found some mini peppermint patties. Oh well, starting over at zero hours since processed sugar.

I’m grateful to the Harrow House Journal for publishing "Cairns," my poem about grief, trauma, and healing journeys. #poetry open.substack.com/pub/kelliedb...

Getting very impatient at the long Southern good-bye that involves my MIL trying to foist all the food in the refrigerator on us.

The most interesting item in my in-laws' house.

Thankful to have course prep to do so I can escape family for a bit. Glad to have cake while I'm working.

My husband did a Ramona Quimby themed gift bag for my Christmas present this year. He knows me well.

Solidarity with any who woke in the middle of the night realizing they only had one stick of butter.

A Christmas reflection on who we are waiting for during Advent and what happens if a poodle shows up at the manger.

Is there a word for having a journal (or 10) that is/are so beautiful and special that you don’t want to write in it? (Asking for a friend.)

Trying to bring order to the paper, files, and books in my home office. I know for certain that the organizing supplies I just ordered will do the trick. (I sit on a throne of lies.)

Do you know what I was about to do? I've lost the thread. I guess I need a sign around my neck that says Closed for Maintenance.

During the Christmas gig season, it is essential to have a riveting audiobook that makes you look forward to being in the car. I'm glad Patricia Cornwell's latest Scarpetta book is available.

When putting up my Christmas tree, I remember other trees whose lights and sparkles made me feel safe and loved. This is a celebration of them. #Christmas #Uplift open.substack.com/pub/kelliedb...

I can grade. I can do hard things. I can grade. I can do hard things. I can grade. I can do hard things. I can grade. I can do hard things. I can grade. I can do hard things. #academicsky

Welcome to 8:45 pm that feels like 11:45 pm.

Don't let the turkeys get you down, friends. We can do Thursday. We can do hard things.

My most rejected poem found a home today. Never give up. The “right fit” is out there. #poetry

Hubby and I are going to a small town diner for cheeseburgers and fries. We need comfort food.

I've come to the point of the semester where I can no longer type my password correctly. It's too hard. I'm too tired. #academicsky

I played it for myself. 😳

Smaller bows

Sharing again for today's crowd.

Excellent gift ideas handcrafted by my dear friend.