Sordid Tumbls

That 1:00 am crash you hear at the end of a storm. Anyone in Greenville have a rec for who can replace my window and screen? 😢🤦‍♂️ (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP7YfKHhEUu/?utm_medium=tumblr

His Grace has mastered the ability to stay in one spot as I make the bed around him. He was less amused as I stripped the bed to wash the sheets. But he still didn’t move! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPvnmqUBjbO/?utm_medium=tumblr

In Alexandria for a couple days and the first request was to make a cheesecake. Who could say no?! #BakingAwayFromBeaumont (at Alexandria, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPozfJaBnX_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Duke & Georgia Grace wish you all #HappyPrideMonth🏳️‍🌈#loveislove (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmJ5BRBnkN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Excited to spend Memorial Day outside at a small party with friends, I said I’d make deviled eggs … and then my “extra” kicked in and I made 4 kinds: 1) apricot chutney, 2) goat cheese & fig, 3) bacon-blue cheese, and 4) traditional … #SoExtra #MemorialDayCookOut (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPiwZTvhirK/?utm_medium=tumblr

Apparently we were feeling very English today. First, I made scones for afternoon tea. Then, I made some chicken tikka masala for dinner. Jackson gave dinner 10 out of 10 stars. (at Fredonia, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPbz5HCBuii/?utm_medium=tumblr

A rainy day and no school for the boy, so we decided to have afternoon tea. My scones turned out particularly delicious and the homemade jam and clotted cream were … *chef’s kiss* #BakingonMaple #AfternoonTeaTime https://www.instagram.com/p/CPbisjDBBag/?utm_medium=tumblr

So excited I got to watch Jackson play varsity tennis this afternoon. He made the varsity team as a 7th grader and he’s playing at #2 singles for the season. He has played 4 matches so far and he has won 4 matches so far. I’m unbelievably proud of how hard he has worked at tennis! (at Fredonia, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRZA1zBD2s/?utm_medium=tumblr

We will never understand the endless struggles that His Grace must endure on a daily basis. #dukeofenglewood (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPLPdfRBmDe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Last night, I was honored to receive the Stonewall Service Award from the Conference on College Composition & Communication, the flagship organization for my academic discipline. It’s a strange thing to accept an award for service when you look around see people doing far more than you, or certainly just as much, but in a profession where there are rarely raises to match the frustrations, budget cuts, and endless bureaucracy, awards certainly offer their own sort of support. I’m so grateful to the wonderful folks who nominated me: Trav Webster, Caroline Dadas, Lisa Blankenship, Michael Faris, Michelle Eble, Erin Frost, and Nikki Caswell. One of the great perks of my job has been getting to work with graduate students both locally and nationally, and I met most of those folks when they were grad students and I was still early in my career. I’ve tried to be of use to them and others, particularly the LGBTQ+ students entering our field, and I’m excited to get more years to keep plugging away at it. What a joy to win an award for what is usually the most fun part of being in this profession! <3 #CCCC #4Cs #StonewallAward (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0rqFwB8LI/?igshid=ei7vejxutvih

Salmon is my favorite quickie weeknight meal. Roasted with mixed veg and a fig balsamic drizzle. (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/COwJGCYhFyE/?igshid=1tuv3twtgzc5p

Banana nut muffins are one of the few “sweet” things I like as a breakfast food. Was tired of banana bread and tried the new @CooksIllustrated recipe with just a few modifications. Turned out delicious ... #BakingatBeaumont #LazySunday (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/COF8uQPhMYL/?igshid=1jyv3g0ptyvuk

First half-pints of the season done with some sweet and beautiful local strawberries. Still have about 3 pounds left and not sure I want to do with them ... (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/COD91i1h6Og/?igshid=17sgx42pj5s8c

Time to make some jam! 😋😋😋 (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/COBVWSRBj0e/?igshid=uk3rme2gggzm

Woke this morning to the most loving friend ... and the rooster next door. #writingretreat #mountainlife #catsofinstagram (at Roan Mountain, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNhlMkDBD_i/?igshid=jqig5vme4axq

My view this week for a writing retreat ... so happy. (at Roan Mountain, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNgHIqOhocG/?igshid=4rc7yr3fts68

I told Georgia Grave to stop playing with Mr Bumble — she was pawing at the poor little beer and trying to get a friend to play with her — and she stopped. But she’s not happy about it. And she’s certain that Mr Bumble *wants* to play too. #LadyGeorgiaGrace (at Elmhurst - Englewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbAnRwBoG-/?igshid=s18ea8wshiso