“Tell me more stories about when you were a kid,” my daughter asked this morning- making me lose track of all time and space amd making us late for carpool- due to being absorbed in spinning tales of long ago… - said the history museum educator 🤷‍♀️

Just wondering if we’ve all had enough of giant Jenga yet? Cuz like, there are lots of other cool things to do for fun in public spaces. Surprise us! Use the *essence* of an idea without copying the exact thing. #MakePlacesUniqueAgain

Here goes nothing! I started a YouTube channel for my #museum content. Hopefully a good mix of funny and thoughtful. First video "Reacting to Museum TikToks My Wife Sent Me." Let's just say Cara knows me well. Anyone at #NCPH2023 need entertainment? youtube.com/watch?v=N7_IbF…

We're hiring PT Educators and Activators at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum. This is a great opportunity for those looking for ways to enter the field. Looking for great storytellers, not necessarily scholars. All application materials here: dropbox.com/sh/ogx179624aj…

This year's AASLH History Leadership Institute Seminar began last week under new director Andrea Jones ⚡️. The cohort is diving into a range of national issues facing the field. See the speakers and the topics the cohort is exploring on the AASLH Blog. aaslh.org/2023-hli-speak…

As of today, I am stepping down as co-chair of #MCN2023 I hope to use this opportunity to start a discussion about what museum workers really need from their networks and conferences (a thread)

Timing couldn’t be better for #aaslh2023 to blast out of this DC hell scape. See you in Boise

Wow! Just 28% of museum workers are content with their jobs. Compare with 48% of overall desk job workers. Sounds like a crisis to me.

Be a part of a really special program and make frolleagues who will support you as you make much-needed changes in our field. Q & A with me Dec 11 to learn more. American Association for State and Local History learn.aaslh.org/products/intro…

Love these! Gumball machine with a writing prompt or positive affirmation. Magical sense of wonder at✨ Chapter 510 storefront in Oakland, CA which supports creative writing for local teens.