I’m constantly keeping my antennae up for eye-catching bits regarding retention, the workplace, professional development, and careers. I came across… Read more Making the magic happen
Tag: graduate school
Dream come true
A few weeks ago, in the stagnant heat of our storage building in July, I dug through boxes and crates.… Read more Dream come true
Crying over spilt coffee
After performing crib gymnastics and break dancing for half an hour, Maggie finally crashed and began her brief nap. I… Read more Crying over spilt coffee
How about a round of applause?
Last night, I had a more-trying-than-usual time lulling my baby into slumber. I nursed her. I changed her diaper. I… Read more How about a round of applause?
Setting down the bucket
Life is incredibly short. I was reminded of this yesterday when my husband learned that a friend of his from… Read more Setting down the bucket
2012 gift list
Last year, I started a tradition of writing a gift list, recording the ways God had blessed me by teaching… Read more 2012 gift list
Master’s musings
With only three remaining courses left to complete my Master’s degree in English, and having just finished final exams for… Read more Master’s musings
Mama said, part 6
In junior high, I got grounded for a week for making a B in algebra. At the time, of course,… Read more Mama said, part 6
Impeccable
As many times as I’ve doubted the impeccable quality of God’s timing (and trust me, folks, I’ve doubted it plenty… Read more Impeccable
What a difference a decade makes
11 years ago, I graduated from a private four-year liberal arts institution with my bachelor’s degree in English. At barely… Read more What a difference a decade makes