I enjoy being creative. I actually need it and try to incorporate creativity in anything I do. Once upon a time I wanted to major in art history. I painted, attended and monitored art classes and volunteered for several years working with a gallery curator. I still love art and poetry. Why did I choose… Continue reading My poems and art were published in Ars Literarium!
You are not a doctoral student or academic if you have never heard the mantra "Publish or perish". The excitement I experience at the beginning of a project begins to wane as I progress from idea to research and is pretty much dead by the time I begin writing. What is it about writing that… Continue reading Publish or Perish
“As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off. Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance. Having a sense of humor saves you.” ― Joseph Campbell
I returned with so much to do. I am overwhelmed by where to start. First, I must clean up the data I collected in Nakasongola, begin writing the introduction and methodology sections of my research paper, and prepare for my qualifying exam just to list a few. While I don't feel a personal life exists… Continue reading Time to Make the Maps
Continuing my research from last summer on an Improved Cook Stove (ICS) called the Makastove. The Makastove uses Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB) which does not require the use of firewood like the traditional clay bricks used for housing. Visit http://t4tafrica.co/ for more information. My research took place in the sub-district of Nakitoma of Uganda. Along… Continue reading Pictures from Uganda Summer 2018
I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the Guest Speaker at The American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Annual Brunch. This was my first experience as a guest speaker so I was understandably terrified! I thought long about what my speech will be the topic of my speech and settled on Health.… Continue reading Guest Speaker at The American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Annual Brunch April 2018
Summary:Air pollution policy reduces the extent to which population growth in metropolitan areas results in increased pollution emissions without disrupting the economic growth from this urbanization, new research shows. As the global population continues to urbanize in pursuit of a higher quality of life, the need to investigate the trade-off between the economic benefits and… Continue reading Environmental policy, pollution and economic growth New study finds regulation reduces pollution without negatively affecting GDP
This is my first post on my new blog Kingston~Republic. I have finally gotten over the loss of my old blog site but my loathing for Hostgator remains. This first post will be short and sweet. Let's get started. Why am I in Cape Town? I remember being in a mad dash to complete my… Continue reading First Post from Cape Town, South Africa
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