2) JN took me to a drag show on Wednesday (I blew off grief group to go), and I met my first Drag King, Prince Marsallis. I love Prince, so the name in itself was a delight.
3) FYI, If I was out in public and you yelled out “pedophile protector” I would not think you were talking to me because I’m not a pedophile protector. I've decided that I'm going to use this to introduce interpellation in the Critical Theory class.
4) Aw! Someone tipped me off that on a new webpage titled "Best Decision Ever" that asks students why they love the college, a student had named me, saying, "I’ve never met someone so passionate and caring for students."(I love my students and I'm glad they can tell.)
Pic: From the Jim Daniels reading last week. He's an alum of the college, taught here (before my time), gave the commencement speech at At's graduation, and teaches in the MFA program, but yesterday was the first time I was actually introduced to him. He then proceeded to talk my ear off (I didn't mind at all).
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I am glad you had some glimmers during this rough period of time. And I am not surprised about that students comment about you! You exude warmth and care for others! It is a special characteristic that only a handful of people I know have! I personally do not have that characteristic… I am kind of no nonsense and direct. I guess you can tell that my lineage is German! Ha. But I am a caring person, I just have a bit of a protective shell of sorts.
This is good you were out there -- the group reading so inspiring, the drag show fun and a break from the action. We have to grab those wherever we can get them because they are few and far between. You comment on "pedophile protector" was spot on. Why would you even think it was directed at you if you weren't! Every day worse and worse so I'm trying to cherish moments with friends or any good thing I can find these days. (And three cheers -- that student nailed you perfectly, I bet!)
Interpellation is one of those critical theory terms that just like CLICKED for e in grad school and made so many thing make so much more sense.
I'm glad you are finding the good out there.
These are all such good, hopeful things, Maya. Also I have never met a drag king!
What a great point about interpellation. I also found his reaction to be damning. He's so lacking in self-awareness (and so many other qualities).
What engaging and fun things you found to do. I'm glad you were out and about enjoying yourself. Going to a drag show is still on my wish list.
Your drag show reminds me of when I was a kid, 5th grade, my mom’s boss took us to a fancy dinner (sorbet as palate cleanser type of fancy!) and then to see Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, which is all men. I didn’t get the joke (needed glasses, couldn’t tell they were playing for laughs) and wondered why people were laughing at the dancers, who were doing such an amazing job.
Your brightness brightens the world for others. ☀️
-Steph
Congrats to you.
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