Nancy Riley
@nancypr.bsky.social
(Ethno)Music(ology), music-y stuff, academia things, stuff my students say, Nashville/Belmont, aspiring carillonneur, sports-y things (mostly of the UK & UGA varieties)
Didn't do a particularly good job teaching grad Intro to Music Research (2nd time, way more students than expected, planning, etc. etc.) BUT I sure did a bang up job wrapping it up tonight. Some individual & group reflections & feedback plus a potluck (tiramisu! whipped feta!).
December 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Didn't do a particularly good job teaching grad Intro to Music Research (2nd time, way more students than expected, planning, etc. etc.) BUT I sure did a bang up job wrapping it up tonight. Some individual & group reflections & feedback plus a potluck (tiramisu! whipped feta!).
Thrifted dress doesn't fit right but there was a dollar in the pocket, like a little consolation prize. I'll take it!
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Thrifted dress doesn't fit right but there was a dollar in the pocket, like a little consolation prize. I'll take it!
Lots of great options but I bought “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music” by one of the founders of Bloodshot Records, Rob Miller. Got to talk to him quite a bit for my research & can’t wait to read!
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November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Lots of great options but I bought “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music” by one of the founders of Bloodshot Records, Rob Miller. Got to talk to him quite a bit for my research & can’t wait to read!
We‘ve gone from “why are there avocados on the sideline?” to that onside kick. What a game.
November 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We‘ve gone from “why are there avocados on the sideline?” to that onside kick. What a game.
A bluetooth mouse is the latest fix - trackpad is dead. Temporary? Yes. But I can use my laptop now, so I'll take what I can get.
We’ve been on borrowed time, it seems. The cursor has disappeared & trackpad isn’t working even after multiple restarts.
Wonder how bad is it to use the work laptop for all personal things until say… Black Friday or so? 🤔
Wonder how bad is it to use the work laptop for all personal things until say… Black Friday or so? 🤔
IT LIVES-ish! Well, it turned back on but the screen keeps going black. I did start a new backup of everything, so there's that.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
A bluetooth mouse is the latest fix - trackpad is dead. Temporary? Yes. But I can use my laptop now, so I'll take what I can get.
Did I let my grad class go early tonight? Yes. Did I do this so I could watch the second half of the UK game? You can’t prove anything.
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Did I let my grad class go early tonight? Yes. Did I do this so I could watch the second half of the UK game? You can’t prove anything.
iPad bluetooth keyboard is inexplicably stuck on two numbers so when it’s paired & you try to type… it’s 6-7 over and over again like a ghost gen alpha playing a trick
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
iPad bluetooth keyboard is inexplicably stuck on two numbers so when it’s paired & you try to type… it’s 6-7 over and over again like a ghost gen alpha playing a trick
We’ve been on borrowed time, it seems. The cursor has disappeared & trackpad isn’t working even after multiple restarts.
Wonder how bad is it to use the work laptop for all personal things until say… Black Friday or so? 🤔
Wonder how bad is it to use the work laptop for all personal things until say… Black Friday or so? 🤔
IT LIVES-ish! Well, it turned back on but the screen keeps going black. I did start a new backup of everything, so there's that.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Laptop is still dead, and I'm in complete denial. Or delulu thinking it'll turn on tonight?
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We’ve been on borrowed time, it seems. The cursor has disappeared & trackpad isn’t working even after multiple restarts.
Wonder how bad is it to use the work laptop for all personal things until say… Black Friday or so? 🤔
Wonder how bad is it to use the work laptop for all personal things until say… Black Friday or so? 🤔
Well, let's just hear the angel tag now.
Soundscape of the GA-FL game is wild. Hearing both bands equally-ish. Can't decide if my brain just WANTS to hear the Redcoats louder or if they are a little bit louder.
November 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Well, let's just hear the angel tag now.
Soundscape of the GA-FL game is wild. Hearing both bands equally-ish. Can't decide if my brain just WANTS to hear the Redcoats louder or if they are a little bit louder.
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Soundscape of the GA-FL game is wild. Hearing both bands equally-ish. Can't decide if my brain just WANTS to hear the Redcoats louder or if they are a little bit louder.
IT LIVES-ish! Well, it turned back on but the screen keeps going black. I did start a new backup of everything, so there's that.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Laptop is still dead, and I'm in complete denial. Or delulu thinking it'll turn on tonight?
Caught a last couple of papers by friends this morning & that’s a wrap on #SEM2025
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
IT LIVES-ish! Well, it turned back on but the screen keeps going black. I did start a new backup of everything, so there's that.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Sometimes delulu is the solulu? I probably still need to take it somewhere for something I guess.
Laptop is still dead, and I'm in complete denial. Or delulu thinking it'll turn on tonight?
Caught a last couple of papers by friends this morning & that’s a wrap on #SEM2025
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Laptop is still dead, and I'm in complete denial. Or delulu thinking it'll turn on tonight?
Just knocked out a task I've been putting off for weeks. It required a phone call but was super easy & took less than 5 minutes.
Will I do some other task quicker now? No.
Did I learn anything from this experience? Also no.
Will I do some other task quicker now? No.
Did I learn anything from this experience? Also no.
October 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Just knocked out a task I've been putting off for weeks. It required a phone call but was super easy & took less than 5 minutes.
Will I do some other task quicker now? No.
Did I learn anything from this experience? Also no.
Will I do some other task quicker now? No.
Did I learn anything from this experience? Also no.
Caught a last couple of papers by friends this morning & that’s a wrap on #SEM2025
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
October 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Caught a last couple of papers by friends this morning & that’s a wrap on #SEM2025
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
Saw/caught up with a bunch of folks & learned new things so I’ll call it a W. Laptop is still dead but I’m not giving up on it yet!
Started out today with the Education section workshop & then heard one of my diss committee members/grad school profs (Dr Kidula) give a section keynote that was lovely & brilliant! Also managed to watch some college football #SEM2025
October 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Started out today with the Education section workshop & then heard one of my diss committee members/grad school profs (Dr Kidula) give a section keynote that was lovely & brilliant! Also managed to watch some college football #SEM2025
Yesterday’s highlight was starting the day w/ sacred harp panel & sing, catching up with grad school folks/prof & meeting new UGA kiddos… less highligh-y was spilling a full glass of sparkling water onto the keyboard of my macbook
#SEM2025
#SEM2025
October 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Yesterday’s highlight was starting the day w/ sacred harp panel & sing, catching up with grad school folks/prof & meeting new UGA kiddos… less highligh-y was spilling a full glass of sparkling water onto the keyboard of my macbook
#SEM2025
#SEM2025
This evening's highlight (after the reception that was equally nice, crowded, and awkward) was the Asian American Listening Party. Got to chat with acquaintances/colleagues and meet a recent Belmont MM grad who is considering a PhD in ethno (I suggested she not, lol) #SEM2025
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This evening's highlight (after the reception that was equally nice, crowded, and awkward) was the Asian American Listening Party. Got to chat with acquaintances/colleagues and meet a recent Belmont MM grad who is considering a PhD in ethno (I suggested she not, lol) #SEM2025
After my power nap, the Appropriation/Authenticity panel started w/ more banjo (T. Turino), 1st/2nd gen Balinese artists in the US (Putu Hiranmayena), Bi-musicality & academic world music ensembles (Donna L. Kwon) & popped over to celebrities in ethno research (Anneli Loepp Thiessen) #SEM2025
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
After my power nap, the Appropriation/Authenticity panel started w/ more banjo (T. Turino), 1st/2nd gen Balinese artists in the US (Putu Hiranmayena), Bi-musicality & academic world music ensembles (Donna L. Kwon) & popped over to celebrities in ethno research (Anneli Loepp Thiessen) #SEM2025
Went to all the things today & tho it seems like forever ago, this morning I heard fab papers on Mexican music/identity in the MS Delta (Sophia Enríquez) & the soundscape/"hot" noise of Taiwanese wet markets past/present (Yun Emily Wang) #SEM2025
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Went to all the things today & tho it seems like forever ago, this morning I heard fab papers on Mexican music/identity in the MS Delta (Sophia Enríquez) & the soundscape/"hot" noise of Taiwanese wet markets past/present (Yun Emily Wang) #SEM2025
Academic conferences remind me of grad school in a lot of ways so in that spirit, I have come back to my airbnb for lunch & a power nap
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Academic conferences remind me of grad school in a lot of ways so in that spirit, I have come back to my airbnb for lunch & a power nap
Things I learned from Tyler Childers' new album for $500, please! #snipehunt #downunder
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September 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Things I learned from Tyler Childers' new album for $500, please! #snipehunt #downunder
Ran into a colleague & we said the things (let’s get together, we should catch up, it’s been too long etc). And… they messaged me like 3 hrs later to make plans & I was shocked & so pleasantly surprised!
August 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Ran into a colleague & we said the things (let’s get together, we should catch up, it’s been too long etc). And… they messaged me like 3 hrs later to make plans & I was shocked & so pleasantly surprised!
Taught a middle/HS music camp this week & while some parts of teaching can be the same regardless of age/level, I've never had to ask a college kid to stop licking the desk in class. Also, no loose teeth... thankfully
June 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Taught a middle/HS music camp this week & while some parts of teaching can be the same regardless of age/level, I've never had to ask a college kid to stop licking the desk in class. Also, no loose teeth... thankfully
Trying to explain to my florentine taxi driver that Nashville had a tourist component & lots of bachelorette parties. To which he said, ah prostitutes! Wild girls!
I did my best to correct this but possibly there’s a guy in Florence now who thinks Nashville is overrun by prostitutes.
I did my best to correct this but possibly there’s a guy in Florence now who thinks Nashville is overrun by prostitutes.
June 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Trying to explain to my florentine taxi driver that Nashville had a tourist component & lots of bachelorette parties. To which he said, ah prostitutes! Wild girls!
I did my best to correct this but possibly there’s a guy in Florence now who thinks Nashville is overrun by prostitutes.
I did my best to correct this but possibly there’s a guy in Florence now who thinks Nashville is overrun by prostitutes.