Zoom–online teaching is not my forte, but as with my colleagues worldwide, online instruction took place. Since I was isolated on campus, I decided to use my office on the 3rd floor of the hall that housed the Creative Writing Department offices. Even when I had to walk up three flights with a cane, I am glad I used the office. I had 7 students–5 grad students & 2 undergrads–they are talented and they worked hard, created new poems and presented on a wide range of historical and contemporary American poets. I am glad to have work by them.
The grounds at Hollins are lovely- hilly, green, huge canopy of trees and on the grounds tiny and wondrous flowers. It was great to see the redbud, dogwoods and lilacs. Now the peonies are rose scenting the campus.
I will miss this place. But I am glad that I will be going home.
