A post-Christmas, pre-New Year’s jaunt to New York
We enjoyed a beautiful but frigid visit to New York City, post-Christmas and pre-New Year’s. Since most of our family lives in …
A grateful heart: Donating granulocytes, gaining compassion
A few hours hooked up to an old-school leukapheresis machine. So weird to see blood going in one arm and out the …
Here’s to actually achieving goals in 2015
On New Year’s day, I read a short article about how of the people who make resolutions in January, more than half …
Cranberry Kick report: Day 1 of detox drinks with my Juice Plus ladies
Cranberry Kick challenge for January: A detox drink of cranberry, lemon, apple cider vinegar and water before each meal for 10 days, …
Nothing says Happy New Year like a flight in the Cessna 190
41 degrees on New Year’s morning, preflighting the Cessna 190. Starting 2015 out right! No lies, I was in bed and asleep …
Uppity green bean casserole
Last year’s casserole, bottom left. Sauteed thinly sliced mushrooms bathed in a creamy, garlicky bechamel. Fresh crunchy green beans, blanched. Crispy sliced …
It’s complicated: Why I prefer to forget thanksgiving
Image from Gratisography. Used with permission. Am I really being screamed at, literally screamed at, in front of the entire family? This …
I’m tired of the ugly talk about Ferguson
Photo used with permission from SplitShire. “It means they’re treating us like we’re terrorists.” One of my students said this yesterday when …
A few things I learned about Chicago
Downtown Chicago Although my most recent trip to Chicago for the National Communication Association’s 100th anniversary convention did not warrant much touristyness, …
Why I’m afraid of Ebola
Photo by Ryan McGuire of Gratisography. Used with permission. On an airplane, I’m thatperson. The one who immediately upon boarding pulls out …