An introvert in the classroom
Stock photo used with permission. Last night when I rolled in near 9:30, it was all I could do to get to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The pretty things I see while lost
A little morning jaunt in 20-something degree weather thanks to my terrible directional skills. I swear, it’s not a real visit to …
A grateful heart: My favorite tour guide
Nothing like a little 20-something weather with snow flurries to make a Californian appreciate winter. When my sister announced she was leaving …