Tag Archives: Rumi

The puppets throw a poetry party (for our anniversary)


Today is the anniversary of meeting M for the first time.  We also eloped on this same day, 3 years ago. 8 years of knowing each other and 3 years hitched. The puppets were up all night – I could … Continue reading

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Back to life, back to reality: On Rumi, writing and tripe (yes, tripe)


It’s the day after my tenure hearing, and I am feeling relieved. Yes, I have a couple of months to wait for the official letter…but in the meantime, it’s back to life, back to reality.  I have manuscripts to finish, … Continue reading

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Unfold your own myth: Words to reflect on before my tenure hearing tomorrow


The Karagöz puppets (and M.) are being extra nice to me today. My tenure hearing is tomorrow – Wednesday – meaning – my interview with my University’s tenure committee, who are the arbiters of whether I have a job teaching … Continue reading

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