Rhetorica Running – I run. I teach. I think. I write.

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Rhetoric, Teaching

I’m teaching a Rhetoric class at one of my colleges/universities/places of higher learning, and it’s been a real challenge for me – mostly because I

Running, Training

I’ve been injured recently, and off my running. I tell that story (sort of) over at my other, less serious blog (it’s coauthored with my

Bravery, Writing

Not long ago, my stepdaughter called us and left a few concerning messages via voicemail and text. I knew, immediately, what was up. Suddenly, many

Teaching, Writing

The semester can’t end, it would seem, without a student crying in my classroom (I don’t have an office, really, so this is as likely

February 13, 2018 Rhetorica Running

White privilege

So we just passed the one year anniversary of the Women’s March – I went with my sister last year, and we had quite a

July 12, 2017 Rhetorica Running

Teaching

Well, I have to say I’m rather torn about the plethora of information I have to make use of as I plan for class. I

April 19, 2017 Rhetorica Running

Running, Training

So I finished up that 12 week training program at Fleet Feet in Huntersville – it was awesome, excellent, and most helpful. I really enjoyed

March 29, 2017 Rhetorica Running

White privilege, Writing

I’m floored by how affected I am by listening to the newest installment of podcast brilliance (“S-Town“) by the folks who did “Serial.” I listened

I’ve never really run with a group. I have a vague memory of attempting to be part of the cross country team while in middle

The first time I gave more than a passing thought to what was actually behind the plastic wrap and on the Styrofoam trays in the