All the feels
Anger. Irritation. Sadness. Engagement. Chagrin. Satisfaction. Pride. Possibility. As a researcher, I’m interested in how emotion influences communication. When I’m angry, how …
To selfie or not to selfie
They’re supposedly related to narcissism and insecurity. I’ve read about people taking selfies at funerals*, during sex, with a zebra, while crashing a …
The color and texture of spring
Although I’m feeling trepidation at another painful drought year, I’m relishing the color and texture of early spring in Sacramento. …
The April Fool’s joke that won’t quit
Fun fact: I haven’t worn this shirt again. I keep thinking it will go away long enough that I can forget what …
Random with a side of controversial
Religion. Politics. Suicide. Feminism. Funeral plans. Ferguson. When I read the NaBloPoMo writing prompt this morning which asked about the most controversial posts I’ve …
Loving an old man dog
Maybe if I lay on it, she won’t try to put it on me again. “You have to live forever,” I told …
Closet shopping as diet motivation?
So many cute college-era skirts hiding in the back of my closet. At what point are clothes considered vintage? “Where did that come …
10 things I want to accomplish in the next 57 days of 2014
On the to-do list: Planting Fall flower bulbs for Spring beauty! Picture by Aurelie Jouan via Life of Pix. Used with permission. …
Practically health food: Banana oat Nutella muffins
Confession: I only medium like Nutella and I maintain a critical stance towards the all-things-Nutella bandwagon I see on Pinterest. It’s good, …
An airplane fairy with Cessna wings
Me and my Cessna wings. “But where are your wings?!” she exclaimed, her tiny 5-year old fingers exploring the center of my …