Ok, I’m back from sunny Southern California . . . and while I was away my daffodils popped up, the chives are 3″ high, and sorrel leaves emerged (but froze the other night). What a difference a few days make! It was great to be back in SoCal. I spent time with my parents, sister, and nephews [note to mom & dad: kill that Tickle me Elmo or face the consequences].
As frequent readers know, I was away for the National Association for Ethnic Studies conference held in San Diego. No hatin’ on me, porfavor . . . I didn’t get out of the hotel except once for lunch. Yep, that right . . . all the way to San Diego and all I really saw was the freeway from my hotel window. But, I did connect with the NAES peeps and met many new people. I especially enjoyed meeting some pretty fantastic undergraduate students. I also learned something important. Flattery is the best way to get someone to do something . . . I signed on as the Conference Program Chair for the next conference.
On another note, while I was away, I received notification that a project I applied for with a stellar undergraduate student was approved!! Miss Misam Ali will be working with me to learn research skills on the topic of “Race and Ethnicity in New Media.” I’m super happy since Misam is a hoot!
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