Things I’m Excited About!

Since it’s summer, and the sun is out, and it’s warm, I find myself in a good mood! I am very grateful for all the wonderful people and circumstances in my life. It’s almost the end of July, and I am starting to find myself looking ahead over the next several months (to the end [...]

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A Formula for Affirmation

The most important, life-changing book I have ever read is Thus Spoke Zarathustra, by Friedrich Nietzsche. As a philosophy major in college, I even wrote my honors thesis on it. It is the kind of book that can reach you whether you are alone on a desolate peak or approaching your highest goal. It is [...]

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The Three-Minute Workout

I’m busy these days. I work full time and I am taking two graduate-level courses; I have a husband and I try to make time to spend with my sister and friends and to work out and cook and take care of myself. Sometimes I just feel like I can’t get it all done. And [...]

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Back in the saddle again

I know I haven’t posted much lately. Sorry ’bout that. I just haven’t had much to say! But I know I’m long past due for an update, so here’s what’s been going on with me: After the holidays, I recommitted to my health and fitness. I know I’ve done that many times before, but this [...]

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Top ten books I’m looking forward to reading over winter break

I am getting so close to the end of fall semester that I can smell it! Too bad two more research papers and a final still stand in my way. One thing I am really looking forward to doing during my seven-week (!) winter break is reading for fun! For the past few months, my reading [...]

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Desperately seeking Sedaris

If you haven’t read any David Sedaris yet, give yourself an early Holiday treat and get yourself one of his books stat.  My personal favorites are Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and, yes, I am willing to loan them to you.  Sedaris’ books are made up of [...]

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