Thursday 13: Confessions, volume III
Yesterday I discovered there are seven weeks until December 1. SEVEN. Which means 9-ish weeks until Christmas. To distract myself from that …
A Grateful Heart: It’s them little things that count
Despite the fact that I woke up at 4 a.m. to catch a 6 a.m. flight today, I’m feeling quite chipper. And …
New Year’s Resolutions: A fourth quarter assessment
So what if I keep my goals in an Excel spreadsheet! Photo credit. It’s the 281st day of the year and as …
A Grateful Heart: Celebrating another big-haired sister
Did you know they have a Pope-themed room at our local Buca di Beppo? Emily sat in the chair of honor, naturally, …
Braceface Chronicles: The joys of public teeth brushing and discovering the Colgate “Wisp”
Not a substitute for regular brushing, but these waterless brushes are good when out and about. Photo credit. On a good day, I …
A Grateful Heart: Friends, the secret to surviving comprehensive exams
Gratitude: “A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life.” Robert Emmons* On the first day, they put me in solitary. …
Thursday 13: Celebrating the end of comps writing
Words, thousands and thousands of words… In the last week, I’ve read, contemplated, written, erased, re-written, regretted and submitted a zillion words …
Mourning the 2011 Reno Air Races
Rest in peace Jimmy Leeward and those lost in the crowd. Photo from the 2010 Reno Air Races, by yours truly. A ground-shaking …
TSA tales: Is that a salami in your purse or are you just happy to see me?
I can’t tell you the motivation but how cool is this Audi banana squid?? Credit. It’s 6:09 a.m. and I’m in line …
Shoulda bought stock in Kleenex
Photo credit In case you wonder, the only thing worse than preparing for 24 hours worth of comprehensive exams (beginning in T-11 days) …