Author Archives: mathdreads
Opening the Third Eye
Toward the end of teaching my most behaviorally challenging Physics class, I paused my explanation of how to use the kinematic equation, which displayed on the powerpoint, so students could jot down some notes. One of the biggest disrupters, both in size and “spiritedness,” took advantage of the silence and said, “Ms. Roberson, let me know … Continue reading
Writing Transformation
Nearly two years ago, I joined a professional writing group, which had the main objective of fostering the talents of writers who were serious about persuing a romance writing career. My first novel, Tribe of One, is about 30-something, single, Black woman looking for Mr. Right; so I thought perhaps I was a budding romance … Continue reading
Creative Expansion
Frederick Douglass believed that with literacy, one would forever be free. So, how is it I, a highly educated and avid reader, have managed to feel trapped? I just lived through another aniety-filled week where I may have slept well for two nights, but not in a row. I used to be able to exercise my … Continue reading
NeoSlavery
After teaching public school in Texas for three years, I now realize that although slavery has been outlawed for over a century, it didn’t cease to exist. It merely transformed itself first into the plantation-style management of Texas prisons and then infected the public school system with the implementation of No Child Left Behind in 2001. … Continue reading
Twice 21
Every birthday is special since I can measure where I was the previous year and where I currently am. It’s just amazing the things I’ve done and looking forward to doing since the last birthday. This time around, I scanned the paper and saw that one of my favorite Brazil bands was playing at a … Continue reading
Bounce
The much-anticipated first day of school found me shedding a few tears and dropping many F-bombs, all before 9 am. I’d accepted a new teaching position as an English Language Learner science teacher, which means that I had to hustle during the sweet week of school without students and prep for 5 different science classes. … Continue reading
Purging Dis-ease
Try as I might, I cannot rid myself of all superstitous beliefs. This past week, my reoccurring superstitous belief of bad things happening in threes manifested itself. In actuality, there were four things, but one has already been remedied while the other three remain. The excited energy of returning to school has been drained, dealing … Continue reading
Two Stars Are Born
Recently, an indy filmmaking friend of mine sent out a casting call for extras. I forwarded the email to my capoeira group, my professional writing group and my Austin PR list. Out of nearly 200 people, only one other person answered the call for yesterday’s shoot at the Republic Square farmers’ market. When I introduced … Continue reading
Culinary Carnival
This weekend, I actually challenged my culinary skills by trying out two new recipes and getting a private cooking lesson. For my friend’s upcoming birthday party, I chose to make a cheesecake. Since her capoeira nickname means “pomegranate” in Portugese, I looked up the recipe for a white chocolate and pomegranate cheesecake. For my private cooking … Continue reading
Bollywood Tango
Last night was a confirmation of just why I love life in Austin. One pivotal member of the tango community, especially the part of the community that takes classes at EsquinaTango, has been suffering health problems along with the accompanying exorbitant costs. As a creative fundraising idea, one of our regular milongas was turned into … Continue reading