I'm a professor at Appalachian State, which is a fabulous university! Unfortunately, my husband is a law librarian at Washburn University. So, the 18-hour drive between our workplaces sometimes makes life difficult. We each have a pet to keep us company. A cute, little chow-chihuahua mix is in Kansas with him, and a big, friendly cat is in North Carolina with me. I teach Broadcast news writing, reporting, and research methods at App. Love It! My research interests are in race and the media because I am passionate about diversity and equality. So, you'll often see posts related to that or TV news on my site. I've also spent many years in Southeast Louisiana and would be happy to tell you where to catch the best music in New Orleans for your next visit.