Sending rejection letters when she was an editor, Toni Morrison emphasized, according to Melina Moe, readers needing “both drama and organization, the space and information to make discoveries themselves yet a clear enough path so as not to feel lost.” Also good teaching advice.

A common snapping turtle coming out of hibernation carrying the earth on its back

I’d love for us to talk about losing loved ones + grief during the PhD process and especially while dissertating.