It’s FIXING the little things in life that matters
For weeks, I stared at the seed packets on my kitchen counter and thought: Yeah, I should plant those before any hope …
Why National Pi Day means so much to me
Breakfast of champions, really. We’re having significant leftovers for dinner. Yes, significant. Two kinds of pie–the beefy guinness-y pot pie variety, and …
Becoming the 1%: Photos of ASU’s graduate commencement ceremony
I am a big enough person to admit I’ve watched American Idol for years. Not faithfully, mind you, but regularly. And you …
Thursday 13: Mid-Spring snapshot(s)
Life post-dissertation has been strange and glorious. I’m finishing up revisions, applying for jobs, and reconnecting with my usual Spring pursuits–organizing, gardening, …
Celebrating the PhD: A sister trip to Disneyland
“You just finished your PhD. What are you going to do?” “I’M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!!!” That’s an approximation of a conversation that …
You can call me Doctor Blue Muse
Post-dissertation defense presentation and discussion, awaiting the verdict. I am so grateful to my dear friends who attended the defense and supported …
The only good dissertation is a done dissertation
Why, yes. Yes, I did! I am utterly thrilled to announce a new arrival in our household. Affectionately known as The Big …
Greetings from Dissertation land!
Some days, dissertation writing is exciting/productive. Other days, it looks like this! “Onnneeeee, twoooooo…” “Rock!” “Rock!” “Onnneeeee, twooooo…” “Paper!” “Paper!” “Onnneeeee, twoooooo…” …
Thursday 13: On my mind
To sum up life lately: “Time is that elusive quality of nature which keeps events from happening all at once. Lately, it …
Thursday 13: How I plan to celebrate finishing the dissertation
Click. Print. Another chapter. Drafted! To mark the occasion, I’ve thought up Thursday 13 ways I’m going to CELEBRATE when the entire …