Archive - Calamus Words

Using my Power for Evil

Who keeps inviting these assholes to the party?

Apr 14, 2024 •

Untitled Suicide Prevention

Some of my students are writing personal narratives right now. In an effort to practice what I preach, I am doing the same. So, this does double duty…

Feb 4, 2024 •

I took the signs down

I took the signs down, not because I wanted to but because my husband asked me to.

Nov 6, 2024 •

Thanks for the break!

Apr 25, 2024 •

Thinking about positionality with the sudden arrival of the school year.

Aug 24, 2023 •

Birthday presents

May 29, 2024 •

Writing, Practice, and Self-Awareness

Words and freedom

Jun 10, 2023 •

Three days after I wrote this reflection, Harvey was stolen. I thought I'd edit this and post it, but then Harvey disappeared and I couldn't look at it…

Jun 24, 2023 •

I Need to Tell the Truth

Hamline University keeps breaking my heart. My union keeps breaking my heart. My time in academia has taught me a lot of things, but the most…

Jan 27, 2024 •

It's an honor just to be nominated, I guess.

Oct 14, 2023 •

Your Thesaurus Will Not Protect You

Language is not autonomous.

Jun 28, 2023 •

I wasn't at the lake last weekend, so I wrote a story about it.

Jul 9, 2024 •

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