Much of my academic and post-academic career has been spent studying language and communication, specifically ancient writing and notation systems. You can read more of my writing on the Bit of Good Blog. The following is a repository of my more academic writing.*

Writing and Music Notation
Ethiopian Christian Liturgical Chant & Historical Context
The History and Evolution of the Musical Symbol
The Comparative Origin and Usage of the Ge’ez Writing System of Ethiopia

Tuareg:
Much to Learn About Living: Tuareg Architecture and Reflections of Knowledge
The Calligraphy and Architecture of the Nomadic Tuareg within the Geometric Context of Islam

Other
Wikileaks: Information terrorism or the last stand for freedom of speech?
Body Marking as a Cornerstone of African Art
Social Factors in HIV/AIDS Response

*All are copyrighted and may be cited with proper attribution.