I am so grateful to be part of the Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, and to be recognized with the 2024 Senior Faculty Achievement Award in Research and Creative Activity. Faculty members would not be able to accomplish nearly as much without the generosity of the HL foundation, so it is safe to say that all of the accomplishments of the past six years were facilitated by the generosity of my Director and by the administration of the HL College. almost all of my endeavors were created with the assistance of HL Travel and Project grants. But more than anything, I am grateful to have so many people behind me supporting my weird little visions and ideas- and having faith that my intuition has value to others.
Speaking of vision, I am considering taking the award and having lens replacement surgery on my eyes. Apparently they burn out the existing lens with a laser, then slice your eye open, folding the new lens like a taco and sliding it into place. I will still need reading glasses because, let’s face it, I am as blind as a bat, but it will be amazing to have improved vision without contacts.