Our conversation about Octavia Butler’s *Parable of the Sower* with @theopoet.bsky.social is now LIVE!

For those in the LA area join me on March 26 at The Huntington for what is sure to be an inspiring conversation! I’ll be on the panel. Hope to see you there. huntington.org/founders-day

Season of the Sower (reading guide for Parable of the Sower) is available below! This work includes the materials (questions, rituals, etc.) I used for our 5-week communal reading of Parables, but is filled with art and work from some incredible Black artists. Facilitators guide coming soon!

Check out my latest blog for Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning on “What Miss Frizzle Teaches Me About Teaching” series. wabashcenter.wabash.edu/2025/01/what...

What y’all doin?

We could use your prayers. So many in Altadena/Pasadena have lost everything in the Eaton Fire. I am ok for now. Just outside of the evac zone. Got a go bag with me. Please list shelters and other resources. I know First Baptist and All Saints in Pasadena are shelters. Stay Safe!

I’d like to thank my mom for giving me books and leaving me be as a kid. The way I enjoy my own company now is dangerous and needs to be studied. #introvert #alonetime #IAmTheVibe

Big agenda for today: Turn on Christmas music Make another gingerbread Café au lait Color in my color by number Christmas book Watch the next movie in my annual Harry Potter marathon while eating from my holiday tin of probably stale mix of cheddar caramel & butter popcorn Drink Repeat tomorrow

Cheers to 42 years! #happybirthdaytome

Thinking about getting a real Christmas tree this year. Grew up with an artificial tree my entire life and I loved it, but I just don’t have anywhere to store in my apartment when it’s not Christmas time. What say you? Are you #TeamRealTree or #TeamArtificialTree #ChristmasTree #Christmas

My introvert weekend is off to a great start. I have seen no one. I have spoken to no one. I listened to Christmas music and cleaned my house. Did a weird dance in my living room. Stared at a wall. Overall good times! How are you introverting after the holiday?

Friends leaving #AARSBL24 I hope you got the chance to be seen in your work AND in your life. That you got to hug the necks of your beloveds, laugh with them, sit with them in their highs and lows this year. I hope your favorite scholar knew your name, you had good food, and you got to rest.

Sometimes you gotta have a cigar and a glass of whiskey, catch up, and talk theology. #AARSBL24

Hope the conference is going well! Here are alternative questions to “where are you?” Or “what are you doing now” A thread:

From Dr. Willie James Jennings: How do you sound freedom even amid despair? #AARSBL24

Feminist studies in religion reception starts at 7pm! Everyone is welcome. #AARSBL24

We have a sensory lounge located in CC-21! You can find more information about lounges under the More > Important Information tab in our app or desktop planner: eppro01.ativ.me/appinfo.php?...

First stop of this #AARSBL24 journey: contingent faculty workshop with Wabash Center. Are you contingent faculty? If so, what would you want institutions to know? What advice/encouragement would you have for others?

Family #AARSBL24

My favorite part about going to San Diego is the train ride.

We on our way! #AARSBL24

Gearing up for #AARSBL24? My one piece of advice: Everyone is smart. Distinguish yourself by being kind.

go.bsky.app/P79e4Xd Who wants in?

Took this photo flying out of Dayton last week. Before we took off, the sky was cloudy and grey. But once we got high enough, we were met with the sun. Seeing this gave me hope. I hope it does for you too.

“All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change. God is change.” Octavia E. Butler