Dr Martin was my PhD advisor at USF. He and his wife, Mrs. Barbara B. Martin created a lab environment so safe, nurturing, and professional, that it allowed graduate students from all backgrounds to thrive. They changed my life and I owe them a debt that can only be paid by helping others.

I think that we don’t talk enough about how the neurodiversity of some folks can be annoying to other neurodiverse folks.

Some of you might remember Sake. He went over the rainbow bridge today, and my heart is so sad without him. He was simply the bestest boy.

We had cake to celebrate the culmination of our book club! Really enjoyed using @perusall.com as our platform, thanks for sponsoring! The book was The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger.

Things that make me happy; seashells. I don’t like going to the beach, but I love finding seashells at thrift stores. I know that’s weird, but it makes me happy.

You can’t go wrong with baked Brie and crusty bread!

This is after firing!

Happy Valentine’s Day! A little Asian omelette with rice, bbq ribs, and chili crisp!

I took a tile painting class today. This is before going in the kiln!

Past me said yes to a lot of things on this day. Present me is quite cold and grumpy about it.

A tray of snacks to watch the game!

I did not have a severe latex and wool allergy developing later in life in my bingo card, but here we are. Also, lots of things contain lanolin!

Happy birthday to my youngest son! How time flies!

Happy holidays pocket friends!

Cherry nougat. So easy and so delicious!

Rooting so hard for Philip Rivers! What a Wolfpack comeback story! @ncstate.bsky.social

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Buñuelos!

I know it’s too much, but I love it

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I know it’s too much, but I love it

We had the neighbors over for thanksgiving and it was so good!

Chocolate peanut butter cake!

Pecan pie

Made some flowers with dried leaves. It’s nice to work in a campus with so many different and beautiful trees! @ncstate.bsky.social

Made a little ornament with tangerine peels and star anise

Loving the fall colors!

It’s cold so we made chili!

I had the best time at the ISSOTL25 Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand! Great colleagues, wonderful presentations, amazing landscapes!

Stuffing bombs

Pumpkin uncarving. Little nails and string!

LinkedIn today: you could be a good fit to be the president of a University in Kuwait… or an entry level lab technician in a meat processing plant. Your choice girl, the sky is the limit!

The happiest of dogs, right next to the fireplace!

Apple cake!

Arroz con pollo!

She’s here to give out whoopings and lollipops. She might be out of lollipops.

Fall, but only on the top

Apple walnut pie before and after baking

Trying a side part. What do you think?

Pumpkin apple soup with maple sausage. It’s fall!

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You can’t argue with this logic

And a peaceful afternoon from Gus!

A very good morning from Marco!

I can’t believe I forgot to tell you that the new headshot came with a new title: Director of Faculty Development! @ncstateofe.bsky.social @ncstate.bsky.social

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New headshot!