It has been more than a year without posting. As time keeps flowing I feel the urgent need to break the radio silence. Things have gotten hectic with work, parenting, and life in general and I have prioritized other kinds of writing over blogging. Academic papers, reports, grant proposals, conference presentations, public talks, and a…
Visual narratives and storytelling are powerful tools in research, especially within action research and research-creation, as they allow for complex ideas and emotions to be conveyed in accessible, relatable ways. By visually depicting stories, researchers can engage communities in meaningful dialogue, making research findings more understandable and relevant to local contexts. This approach fosters an…
“Welcome to Zoo,” the bartender rasped, his voice low and gravelly. “What can I get for you tonight?” Izel hesitated, her eyes flickering nervously around the deserted bar. “Just some scrambled eggs, please,” she replied, trying to mask the tremor in his voice. As the bartender turned to prepare the order, Izel’s gaze wandered to…
Zines are one of my favorite print media products of all times. They are media artifacts that provide a platform for self-expression and communication, allowing individuals and communities to share their voices, stories, and ideas without the constraints of mainstream media and industrial production processes. Zines, or “fanzines” as they are also known, are basically…
She had arrived in Austin, Texas, just as May was giving way to summer, to spend the season with her cousins. Their house was located in Hyde Park, where bungalows and Victorian houses stood beneath the deep shade of sprawling oak trees. From the first day, the afternoons were streaked with rain showers, cooling the…
A historical plaque displaying the infamous dummy text “Lorem Ipsum” on a wall at the Castle of Salgar in Puerto Colombia, near Barranquilla, was removed last January, after a tourist that visited the site shared an image on Twitter/X with the ironic comment: “Excellent and inspiring text.” The photograph circulated widely across social media platforms…
The dynamics of political communication in democratic societies have changed as digital technologies have spread around the world, and, particularly, as social media platforms have transformed the speed and scale of information flows. Changes in the distribution, production and consumption of media content have generated a greater abundance of information of all kinds (dubious, false…