The Power of Montgomery, Alabama

This April, I presented research at the Southern States Communication Association's Theodore Clevenger Jr. Undergraduate Honors Conference (a mouthful, I know), which was held in Montgomery, Alabama. In between attending the conference, I was able to visit several of the historical sites that told the story of Montgomery. The Museums National Memorial For Peace and…

The Janeite’s Dream Weekend

The Who: Teachers, college students, authors of Austen fanfic and related works, professors, and Jane Austen fans (AKA Janeites). The What: The Jane Austen Summer Program, which translates to four days worth of lectures, history lessons, discussion groups, elevenses, and dance lessons (which of course led to a Regency Ball). The Where: A combination of…