Before the Living Room: The Common Room in Colonial and Early American Homes
Recent conversations about the “death of the living room” tend to frame the space as a modern luxury—something invented, popularized, and now potentially lost under pressure from housing costs and … Continue reading
Ink, Paper, Pressure: Exploring Materiality in a 30-Minute Creation Sprint
In a follow-up to our digital creation challenge, I led my Digital Textuality students in a 30-minute analog version focused on materiality, improvisation, and the tactile dimensions of composition. While … Continue reading
The 60-Minute Digital Creation & Reflection Challenge: Rethinking Text through Speed and Media
As the semester drew to a close in my Digital Textuality course, I invited students to participate in a creative experiment that asked them to produce original digital work under … Continue reading
Redesigning the Essay in an A.I. World
Last week, I considered the future of the university lecture in an A.I. world. This week, I continue those sets of questions to focus on the essay. The essay has … Continue reading
Can A.I. Create Art? Our Struggle With the Machine in the Studio
This past semester in my “Digital Textuality” course, I posed a deceptively simple question: Can A.I. be an artist? Several students, working independently, centered their final projects on that very … Continue reading
Reimagining Education in the Age of A.I.: From Rigor to Resonance
We’ve taught students to answer questions. Now we must teach them how to ask the right ones. As artificial intelligence transforms the landscape of work and knowledge, education stands at … Continue reading
Our Human Future in an A.I. World
Every generation lives through its own version of the future. Ours, unmistakably, is the age of artificial intelligence. Already, A.I. is changing how we work, teach, learn, and govern. It’s … Continue reading
Haiku Fun, Part 2
After the warm response to my first collection of haikus, I’m excited to share a second set that continues to explore moments of stillness, surprise, and quiet reflection. These short … Continue reading
New Work: Smudge (2025)
I’m excited to share my latest series, Smudge—a body of work born from a deep reflection on the fragility and resilience of human connection. In a world that often feels … Continue reading
The History of Maryland Day: A Celebration of Heritage and Legacy
Maryland Day, celebrated annually on March 25, commemorates the arrival of European settlers in the Province of Maryland in 1634. It is a day dedicated to reflecting on the state’s … Continue reading
The Artworks I Think About: Edward Wadsworth’s Vorticist Study (1914)
This is the start of a new series of blog posts where I explore artworks that have stayed with me over time. These pieces, whether encountered in person, through textbooks, … Continue reading
Celebrating Władysław Reymont’s The Peasants and Its Cinematic Adaptation: Join the Conversation
Baltimore film enthusiasts and literature lovers alike are invited to an engaging and thought-provoking event celebrating Władysław Reymont‘’s Nobel Prize-winning novel The Peasants and its stunning modern adaptation. This Saturday, … Continue reading
Haiku Fun
Haiku is a timeless form of poetry that captures fleeting moments with precision and simplicity. Originating in Japan, haiku traditionally follows a 5-7-5 syllable structure and often reflects nature, the … Continue reading
Rediscovering Jutta Hipp: A Jazz Pioneer
My last post shared It’s a Long Commute a fun weekly listening project I’ve been sharing for the past 8-9 months via social media. It’s been wonderful to listen to … Continue reading
It’s a Long Commute: A Journey through Music History
As someone who has long relied on radio news to accompany my weekly commute, I recently decided to embark on a project that combines my love for music with a … Continue reading
James Howell’s Familiar Letters: A New Video in Book by Book
Here’s the latest addition to my ongoing series Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover … Continue reading
Just My Type: A Look at a 19th-century Specimens Book
Here’s the latest addition to my ongoing series Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover … Continue reading
Out of Sorts: A Look at a 19th-century Printing Office
“Out of Sorts” is but one of the many expressions and idioms that can be traced back to the printing world. A sort is another name for a single piece … Continue reading
America’s First Polish Immigrants: Another Look at Jamestown
Continuing this thread on Jamestown, at the end of class I offered an example of brainstorming research topics. The example I used built from our reading of John Smith’s General … Continue reading
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