Nobody in academia is immune to the disappointments, rejections, and failures. Nobody. Belonging doesn't mean having everything work out on the first try, but rather being willing to try again.
Overheard a university student say βArctic Monkeys were my dadβs favourite band when I was little.β The passage of time is relentless, unfathomable, cruel, and unforgiving.
I'll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again. He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children.
The healer also needs healing. The planner also needs surprises. The giver also needs to receive. The thoughtful also needs to be thought of. The considerate also needs to be considered.
= (equals) out at midnight everywhere. Iβm obviously still in covid isolation but please let me know what you think when itβs out. Itβs the most proud of ever been of a price of work and I canβt wait for you all to hear it.