I started blogging in December of 2006. I started with a few blogspot blogs and consolidated them for this blog in 2009. The blog started as a way to share some thoughts with students, and was then used to maintain my connections with family and friends while I work in Puerto Rico (twice a year), and it remains a space for thoughts and sharing. Many of the posts on this blog on mirrored on Facebook and I enjoy reading the comments that are written there and the emails that are shared. Here is a listing of this posts housed on this blog.
2011
- You’re not finished, e.g., Science : Basketball :: Lab : Gym June 24, 2011
- Spring/Summer 2011 Speaking Schedule April 18, 2011
- You’ve just asked for a letter of recommendation … now I need some things from you March 3, 2011
- Grad Student with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Excels! Kavita’s Story January 4, 2011
2010
- Troubled economy? Excited to say that my campus is hiring! December 15, 2010
- Skinny jeans & getting healthier DURING the holidays? A personal goal. December 1, 2010
- Thanksgiving Monday After “Remedy” … Pancakes? November 29, 2010
- So you want to go to Puerto Rico? October 22, 2010
- Thinking Peaceful Thoughts October 21, 2010
- October in Puerto Rico October 15, 2010
- I’m part of a “Grad School Admissions & Retention” Revolution. I’m “on tour!” September 20, 2010
- “Adopted” Students & Great Colleagues September 12, 2010
- Back in Puerto Rico: A dinner meeting and a live lobster September 11, 2010
- After 5 on Friday, Continuing on Saturday, Working for the Students! August 14, 2010
- Health and Wellness Thoughts for Grad Students – Inspired by the University of Maryland College Park’s Dissertation House July 21, 2010
- The Joy of Having Protégés Who Will Surpass You July 2, 2010
- Summer Season for the Dissertation House June 28, 2010
- Blogs, websites, and food for thought. June 25, 2010
- Saying “No” to a husband’s gifts of food June 16, 2010
- Summer Project, Part 1: Updating Websites –New Facebook Page for PROMISE June 14, 2010
- Heartfelt Message & 10 tips for Students — From a Mentor June 3, 2010
- Let Her Eat Cake! May 28, 2010
- My Newest Website: DietWithoutDeprivation.com May 24, 2010
- Artscapes and Shapes: My latest drawing May 20, 2010
- Forget miles. How many songs did I hear on my ipod? That’s my measure. May 17, 2010
- Diet without Deprivation. Thinking about a diet? Don’t put your ice cream in a bowl, use a saucer. May 14, 2010
- Peaceful Places: Longwood Gardens plus Faunbrook Bed and Breakfast May 13, 2010
- Saying “No” to treadmills, “Yes” to the great outdoors May 10, 2010
- I drew and colored a flower, and then I was relaxed. May 7, 2010
- Diet without Deprivation. Only go for the cookies when there are 2-3 in the bag after you’ve given the rest away. May 6, 2010
- Taking a break from Facebook, Twitter, and email to draw and color. May 5, 2010
- Yesterday I walked down 3 steps … by myself! May 5, 2010
- If I’d started when I was younger, I’d totally do Parkour April 30, 2010
- Walk – Like a combo of Fred Sanford and Captain Kirk in Slow Motion April 29, 2010
- Strongly dislike Facebook’s new forced settings (Info, Profile) April 26, 2010
- Love, Pride, and the Futility of Cowardly Atonement April 23, 2010
- Family Reunion – Summer Holiday April 12, 2010
- Prayer. Life! Death? Life! Prayer. April 9, 2010
- A mother’s love backs up the truck March 29, 2010
- Going on leave until June 1; intermittent online activity March 17, 2010
- Thank you for the wonderful birthday messages, songs, prayers, & thoughts! March 13, 2010
- Winter Retreat w/our grad students, postdocs, and alums March 4, 2010
- From Puerto Rico’s Beaches to a DMV Winter Wonderland February 11, 2010
- Semanas 3 y 3.5 en San Juan – Feb 2010 February 4, 2010
- Week 2, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan 2010 January 26, 2010
- Sunshine, Floods, Flip-flops, & Beaches January 18, 2010
- Estoy aqui … en San Juan … en Enero January 13, 2010
- Don’t try, just do it! January 4, 2010
2009
- Taking something off of my plate December 14, 2009
- Tips for Applying to Graduate School November 12, 2009
- A Friend’s Journey – Nicole Fisher Alston’s Story November 2, 2009
- Viviendo la vida Boricua September 21, 2009
- Thoughts from a “Vulcan-Betazoid” September 4, 2009
- California Dreaming – Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome August 5, 2009
- Posting & Blogging August 4, 2009
- Consolidating & “Simplifying” August 3, 2009
- Making Friendship Intentional July 28, 2009
- The POWER of ONE April 9, 2009
- A mi hogar January 29, 2009
- Mi Última Noche (my last night) January 29, 2009
- San Sebastián y Lares January 28, 2009
- Conferencia: estudiantes, profesores y comiunidad January 27, 2009
- Muchos lugares January 26, 2009
- Mi cancion para esta dia January 25, 2009
- Piñones y Fajardo January 25, 2009
- Trabajando January 23, 2009
- ¿Ayudo? January 23, 2009
- Estoy Cansada January 21, 2009
- Viejo San Juan, Inauguration January 20, 2009
- Extra fotos de sabado January 19, 2009
- La Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián January 19, 2009
- Forever Chasing After You January 18, 2009
- Comiendo en Río Piedras (Eating in Plaza del Mercado de Río Piedras) January 17, 2009
- Está lloviendo mucho January 17, 2009
- Lo pongo aqui January 16, 2009
- Mi almuerzo (my lunch) January 14, 2009
- El tren January 13, 2009
- Mi primera noche January 13, 2009
2008
- Giving Love Away May 2, 2008
- Love & Understanding Men: Love is a Verb, Choose to Love February 18, 2008
2007
- Praise & Worship Music — Academic Church, Part II November 13, 2007
- Academic Church August 31, 2007
- The Secret August 8, 2007
- Holy Ambition (Your Purpose) June 16, 2007
- Wow, what a world! May 16, 2007
- Va. Tech Thoughts pt. 2, An Administrator’s View April 19, 2007
- The Situation at VA Tech April 16, 2007
- Another Ph.D. joins the ranks! April 13, 2007
- Connecting Work & Faith April 12, 2007
2006
- Welcome to the Tull Blog December 21, 2006
Renetta Garrison Tull - Living Life Online 
Dr. Renetta – I read your “white privilege” blog, and I am in total agreement with the article. As a Pre-K to 12 educator, I understand fully that the work begins prior to college. Our charge is to have dedicated and committed educators who have high expectations for ALL students. As a former high school principal, I know that our STEM classrooms are inundated with males. Keep up the good work. You and your colleagues are making a difference. After all, women in STEM have already proven their efficacy.
Roger L. Plunkett, Ph.D.
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