Flashback Friday: Swimming with dolphins
It’s day five of a ridiculous cleanse diet, during which I’ve babied a head cold. I’ve spent most of this week-o-fun grading papers and …
A man who makes me laugh
I was rinsing shampoo when Mr. T came into the bathroom, looking pleased as punch. I glanced at him and he pointed …
‘How porcupines make love’: Because why not?
The first time I walked past, I was sure I’d misread the title. The hallway filled with between class bodies, and I …
When your imagination wears you out
I heard the back door click the way it does when I’m trying to leave it ajar so when I carry the …
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 …
Helping things grow
Sometimes, it’s literal–cultivating veggies and flowers. Often, it’s educational–helping students learn and expand their thinking. Frequently, it’s personal–generating ideas and new skills. …
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 …