“Tolerance is a very good quality in a man: if it were commoner, the world of today would be a more agreeable place to live in than it is; but I am not so sure that it is so good in a writer. Continue reading “Not Six of One”
Not Six of One
2017 Mad Lib
Yet again this year, we are sending out a blank Mad Lib for the fun-loving among you to create your very own version of a Boyd holiday letter. But if you’re curious about the official version, read on.
Protecting human dignity
Herman Melville knew a thing or two about human dignity (and its source). Continue reading “Protecting human dignity”
Sending words through space
I realized recently that I miss postage stamps — their variety, design, colorfulness, even their topical content. So I’m doing to do something about it. Continue reading “Sending words through space”
Winnie-the-Pooh, Metrics, and VOI
You don’t want to be like Winnie-the-Pooh, do you? Well, maybe it’s good to be like him in his joy, his friendships, and his love of a simple life — but when it comes to metrics, he really is a bear of Very Little Brain. Continue reading “Winnie-the-Pooh, Metrics, and VOI”
Lead into Gold: Review of John Leax’s “Tabloid News”
The words “tabloid” and “poetry” don’t usually go together. That’s the genius behind this collection of poems inspired by actual tabloid-news headlines. You won’t believe them, but in a good way. Continue reading “Lead into Gold: Review of John Leax’s “Tabloid News””
“Why I Left Higher Ed” — Extra Resources
At the 2012 HighEdWeb Conference, I present a poster session, “Why I Left Higher Ed — and Why You Should Stay.” For those who want to follow up on some of the resources (or who couldn’t be present), here they are. Continue reading ““Why I Left Higher Ed” — Extra Resources”
Photography Highlights of 2011
How to Break Things Really Good — Extra Resources
Here are online resources related to my October 25, 2011, presentation at the HighEdWeb 2011 conference in Austin. Continue reading “How to Break Things Really Good — Extra Resources”
Crisis communications session proposal
I’ve been considering proposing a presentation on the subject of crisis communications for a session at the 2011 CASE V annual conference here in Chicago this December. Here’s my current draft. What do you think? I’d love your reaction and suggestions for improvement. Continue reading “Crisis communications session proposal”