New venture: A random “Thursday 13”
I’m trying this new “Thursday 13” thing, thanks to Jehara and the Thursday 13 crowd. I’m already late for this week, but …
The blog-o-sphere or the Shawna-sphere?
The other day, I received a blog comment that I didn’t particularly like. While I’m up for criticism of ideas, the post …
Happy Stupid Love Day from a serious sap
I’ve referenced the high holy holiday of love as “Stupid Love Day” for as long as I can remember. The hostility probably …
Proud mama bear
This afternoon I was walking up the stairs to my office when I ran into my at-school boss, a formidable lady I …
7 things I currently love
1. Dreyer’s (Edy’s on the East coast) Loaded Butterfinger Ice Cream. It tastes like a butterfinger blizzard with peanut butter swirl. Mmmm! …
Breaking up is hard to do
“Blood is thicker than water.” “True friends will never forsake you.” “Family is the most important thing in the world.” “Friends are …
Stamp Nazis and self-reflection
So I’m at the post office last weekend to buy stamps for our wedding collateral. I’m doing all the printed stuff myself …
Grading Nazi/kindergarten teacher/saint: Processing student evaluations
I am midway through my third year teaching solo and it never ceases to amaze me what a visceral experience it is …
Doctors are people, too
I am a glutton for punishment. As a new doctoral student, I couldn’t just dip my toe into the pond of research. …
The Life Force
In high school, I was voted “Most Likely to Own a Coffee Shop” after spending countless days and hours with friends at …