Early August reruns
My fantasy of academic life
Hello!
During August I am reposting a few of my early essays while I spend some time with family and friends. Every other week I’ll include an essay that helps explain the journey to now. I hope you enjoy them!
Leafy fantasy meets urban reality
When I moved to the UK from the US many years ago, I joined my partner who returned to an academic position after 10 years in environmental consultancy (or ‘consulting’ in US language). I had a rather romantic idea of what being an academic partner would be like based on absolutely no experience and only a few novels and Hollywood movies. In my imaginar…
I am also curious to hear from readers if you have any topics about which you’d like to read more: I’d LOVE to hear your thoughts. You can comment below or message me directly. Honestly—I really value your feedback. Here are some of the topics I’ve covered or could cover, or suggest something else!!
Travel stories
Daily life
Random memories
Landscape musings
Garden woes and delights
The minutia of moving and also living in transition
Holidays, Food
As always, so many thanks for reading! I look forward to meeting you here again in September!
Ooooh, lovely to get this, Sabrina! Hope you’re having a great trip! 😘