Dear Fill in the Blank, I understand that you have dropped fifteen of your Facebook friends. I understand this because they have all been complaining to me. What did they do wrong? Was […]
Reopening Social Life: Making the Cut
What Our Dreams Can Mean
One of the most satisfying dreams I ever had was incredibly violent. I was a teenager in my dream, leading my friends through a maze-like neighborhood, while a group of bullies followed […]
Is It Okay to Drink and Read Anne Lamott?
It seemed a fair question to ask myself, since that’s exactly what I was doing. I don’t have a clear answer, possibly due to the drink. Lamott is famous for writing […]
What She Said, July 1: Jessica Ennis
“The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you and you don’t have to listen.” –Jessica Ennis
What She Said, June 30: Dara Torres
“The water doesn’t know your age.” —Dara Torres
Extrovert Time
Parties, gatherings, travel, theme park visits, celebrations, but most of all time spent face-to-face with those I love were all the things I longed for during the pandemic.Â
What She Said, June 29: Gabby Douglas
“Hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made.” –Gabby Douglas
What She Said, June 28: Simone Biles
“I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps. I’m the first Simone Biles.” –Simone Biles
The Best Girl Scout Leader in the World
Girl Scout Motto: Be Prepared The Girl Scouts is an early twentieth-century organization founded by women, for women. Being a Girl Scout from 1969 until 1974, from second grade through sixth grade, […]
7 Lessons from Leaving Academia
After ten years of working in higher education, I decided to switch careers and get a job in industry. Here’s what I learned in the process.
The Gloria Sirens 