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Haven't been tweeting out many work-related insights lately. Honestly, I've been head down, parenting and trying to stay well (physically and mentally) and be a humane teacher/mentor for the past few weeks. Getting students through milestones and finishing classes/projects.
The end of spring semester has been progressively difficult for me these past few years. A wise mentor told me it gets more difficult as you take on responsibility for others - building a lab, mentoring students, etc. Care work can be a lot in the best of times.
I've felt a little frustrated because I feel like I have Things To Say about this moment & things to contribute (particularly in my community work) that I can't right now, because I'm busy fulfilling my obligations to give care. But I also really do care.
There seem to be infinite numbers of things to *respond* to. E.g., I have thoughts about the apparent positivism of Steakums? But I weigh that against helping my doc student graduate, or getting my master's students through their theses, and who needs me more\\? What is worth it?
Anyhow, there isn't an answer. Just...holding patterns are hard. Waiting is difficult. Sheltering takes work. Contributions look different right now. Writing is coming. COVID-safe research is coming. External reviewer requests are coming. Thanks for your patience.
