Ring, ring, ring, ring… the sound of giving (I hope)!
A sound I always associate with Christmas is the tinkling of the Salvation Army bell. A few years ago when I lived …
I could be offended, but instead, let’s talk about molasses chews…
Photo Credit A couple months ago, it occurred to me that one of my most popular posts was about cookies. Not cookies …
Thursday 13: The Life List, Part I
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m one of those list makers, particularly when it comes to annual goals. To complement the …
Liar, liar, pants on fire
Photo credit. “You beat me!” the man said in a light Russian accent, his pale round face vaguely familiar. I turned to …
Black Friday is for decorating!
While many of my retail-crazy friends arose at the crack-o-dawn to catch screamin’ deals on Black Friday*, I connected with my inner …
Thanksgiving miracles
In addition to the turkey, stuffing, GRAVY, green bean casserole, pie, and beautiful people that made this year’s Thanksgiving celebration spectacular, I …
Thursday 13: Counting my blessings
Although utterly predictable, this Thursday 13 is dedicated to the people and places and things I am grateful for this Thanksgiving… in …
The life of a grad student
To be sure, I lead a charmed life. I’ve got a safe home (two, in fact), running water, electricity, an abundance of …
Reading about spiritual practices: Sometimes grading can be fun
Earlier today, I posted this picture demonstrating the luxurious life of the grad student. Friday night? Studying. Saturday morning? Scrawling note cards. …
“Not today” and other ideas for visiting “The City”
Photo credit For most people, November means Fall, Thanksgiving, football, Black Friday*. For communication nerds, it also means NCA or the National …