the Milky Way via Grand Canyon Nat’l Park

Every quarter since the pandemic started, I have offered to mail each of my students a postcard in the hopes of creating some extra bit of a personal connection. Although I am grateful to have a job and to be able to deliver effective courses online, I dearly miss seeing them in person. This is my small way of trying to deliver a small smile during what is certainly an incredibly difficult time to be a student.

Here is a postcard that one of my students sent in return with some very thoughtful and touching words. She writes that this card is an inspiration to us both to travel when it’s safe and responsible to do so, which is a thought I can get 100% behind.

It’s great to see a smile go round-trip, so mille grazie, Maria!