Waking Up
My wake-up time these days seems to be around 7 a.m., unless I have to go to work. On work days, I have to be prodded by the alarm...
The Ones Who Walk Away
Did somebody leave you behind? Were you the one who walked away? It's not uncommon, but that doesn't mean every experience isn't unique...
Some Starless Night
One of the most common expressions that comes out of my mouth is, "Tomorrow, I've GOT to..." (insert long list). It's why, so often, I...
Be Still, and Know
At my age, I should have acquired a lot of information, and I have. I am still eager to learn. In education, we call this habit of...
The Experimental Mindset
I've dedicated this year to creative experimentation; that is, I'm going to try to be creative in new ways. And --- today is the first...
Lost in a Masquerade
Old people like me will probably recognize "lost in a masquerade" as a phrase from a song written by Leon Russell but made famous by...
The Grieving Hour
At first, confusion upon awakening... what time is it in Alabama? an hour earlier than South Carolina time, but did my cell phone adjust...
Pig Lip Methodology
This post may interest those who are curious about what it's like to write a dissertation. For everybody else -- well, you might at...
The Seashell Queen
I met with a student today who looked to me like the essence of everything smart and strong and capable in a woman. We had a wonderful,...
Cookbook Prep, Page 3
Yesterday, when I was whipping up gourmet food like the sassy lass that I am, I experienced the occasional doubt about whether the dishes...
