Hello Fall; oh how I’ve missed you
September 28, 2020Hello fall. Oh what a time we’re living in. It’s been six months since COVID-19 began affect our daily lives. How is the virus affecting you? I find that this has disrupted my routines and I’m finding it harder and harder to concentrate on daily tasks. Things that normally took me a few minutes may take me hours. Things that might have taken hours now take days. But I’m welcoming the new season. Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s filled with falling, colorful, and crunchy leaves; cooler temperatures; hot cocoa and apple cider; sweaters, scarves, and boots; my…
Hello July! Whoaaaa-oooh! We’re halfway there!
Hello July! How are we already halfway through 2020?! It seems like 2019 was both yesterday and a lifetime ago. COVID has certainly disrupted our lives, including mine. But I’m surprised to say that I’ve been making some steady progress…
Book Talk: George Washington’s Mount Vernon
On Tuesday, June 23rd I gave a book talk for George Washington’s Mount Vernon Library. Give it a listen to learn all about pirates of the Chesapeake Bay! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT772UWjTOQ
Smuggling of Medical Supplies in American History
After weeks of the Federal government telling states they were on their own when it comes to obtaining personal protective equipment (PPE) only to then seize those shipments, local officials are taking extreme measures to secure PPE for their healthcare workers, including…
Goals for 2020
Yes, I know it’s still technically December. But bear with me. This is my fifth year using the Cultivate What Matters Powersheets for goal setting. Some years I’ve been better about focusing on my goals and using my Powersheets than…
Hist 109 ON1 Fall 2019 Market Revolution Soundtrack
Each semester, I have my early American history students create a soundtrack to the themes of the Market Revolution: communication, transportation, slavery/freedom, work/wages, etc. This is what my Hist 109 ON1 course came up with this fall! A milli (Lil…
Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! If you’ve been living under a rock for the last (almost) 25 years you may be asking yourself: What is international talk like a pirate day? Well, according to our friends over at…
A Few of My Favorite Things: Fall 2018 Projects
This semester I did the same project I’ve done for several semesters prior. And I wanted to make sure to highlight some of my favorite projects. This semester, I seemed to have a bit less engagement and creativity with the…
Market Revolution: An Active Learning Exercise
We’re halfway through the semester at my wonderful, small liberal arts college. As my survey classes are almost ALWAYS filled with non-majors, I’m always trying to find new ways to engage my students in active learning exercises that they’ll enjoy.…
Hello, November: Monthly Goals
I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again: How is it already November? Thanks to Emily Ley for this lovely November art! I know that I’m probably the world’s worst blogger, but I keep coming back and I keep…
Hello, Autumn: Pedagogical Experiment
Can you guys believe it’s already November!? Is Autumn really here? [To be fair, it hasn’t really started to feel like fall just yet…but the leaves are turning!] I feel like the semester just started and I’m already like…where the hell…
