My tears and smile could not match the tears and smiles of joy for the ages above the San Jose mine. Emerging man helped by engineers, common folk, prayers, and love. Can the emerging man ever go back down the hole? Can you keep the emerging people down below? Progress? We watch people under terrifying […]
How do you get from here to the rest of the world? Duquan “Dukie” Weems, character in The Wire I admire young folk going abroad. I salute those who take time to study within another culture. I am a fan of students who jump into the life of other people to learn about life. I […]
Rumor: we’re getting together — thousands of us — this week to watch a popular television show that airs on Tuesday nights (at 8 p.m.) and this week features performances of a pop culture figure. I say, true! I love it when the place is rocking, I step in the room, and can howl, hop, […]
I like my museums like a good house party. I know, I know – how dare I put a museum and active fun in the same sentence. It’s like using foul language? I want the vibe to scream, “Hip!” Museums should be legendary places to hang. The cops should show up to shut the place […]
I love listening to beats – beats of a new semester: the boom in your ears of flip flops along the Ave; hissing chains when the pedal idles; techno pings and the steady buzz from pockets and bags; muted, sweaty hugs; the steady roll of a dropped disk; lots of laughter. Check here for my […]
You brought great energy to the campus and the celebratory confetti is still falling. It wasn’t the same without you. Nice work! You also brought your joy and an inspiring spirit to Commonwealth Avenue. We showed you off, now it’s time to show you around, and introduce you to the place – challenging academics; the […]
Today we smile upon young people. We celebrate the new folk – let them know they were meant to be here; salute them for what they have achieved; encourage them for the hard work ahead; and, show some love from the family. Today, they strut, they walk, they let you know they’re here, they roll, […]
As you know, we’re out and about celebrating new Terriers. I, along with Terrier alumni, current students, and University staff, am making my way around to cities, neighborhoods, and communities to check-in with, kick it, and send off our new Terriers — parents and, of course, students. (Hop on over to the Summer Send Off […]
We’re out and about celebrating new Terriers. I, along with Terrier alumni, current students, and University staff, am making my way around to cities, neighborhoods, and communities to check-in with, kick it, and send off our new Terriers — parents and, of course, students. Here’s a shoutout from Raul Fernandez, of the Howard Thurman Center, […]
Walking around New York and chatting with folks nearby makes me feel like I’m home, again – the familiar accents and swagger; I heard some Billy Joel on the Island; can watch a decent handball game; catch a real slice; and, finally, someone gives me a smile of solidarity when I ask about the Mets. […]