In 2012, I was in a moment of transition and feeling a little lost. Seeking a project, I decided to beautify the large concrete slab that is my driveway. The image that came to mind was a labyrinth, a visually attractive image that would support contemplation. Although “labyrinth” and “maze” are used interchangeably in everyday […]
Since I left academia a year ago, the #1 question I’ve been getting is “how’s retirement?” In short, it’s wonderful. To elaborate… A typical day goes something like this: I feel complete Retirement is wonderful, but not because I hated my job. I loved being a professor for over 25 years, and I engaged in
1. Articulate an objective (just like you did for every course you taught over the past 30 years). 2. Gather together an amazing event support team. Coordinate through Zoom meetings and email chains. 3. Pick a location that reflects your community engagement and has stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, order tacos from Super Cucas