Throwback Thursday: My Legs Have Betrayed Me
If January is the month for making New Year’s Resolutions, February is the month for breaking them. And so, in the spirit of camaraderie, I offer…
Confessions of a Confused Commuter
Have I mentioned that I’m now teaching at one studio in Center City, one studio out in the ‘burbs, one high school in New Jersey and…
A Valentine’s Day Miracle
Let’s start with last Friday. Last Friday I went to the Art Museum. Again. I’m practically living at the art museum these days. It’s great really:…
The Faculty Only Restroom
Last week, I met with my boss (one of my bosses, I should say) to request a promotion to Senior Adjunct Status. I had to go…
Throwback Thursday: Introducing Abuela Esther
It took some digging but I finally found my first ever post about my grandmother. This was written in the days before she moved in with…
Mountain Lions in the Basement?
This happens every time. I think to myself, “Yes! I have a few days off! I’ll go away somewhere for some peace and quiet.” And then…
My 2014 Hit List
I like sleeping. A lot. Hence the reason I want to murder people who wake me up earlier than I intend to wake up. For the…
Fun with Babies
I’ve never been much a baby person. Toddlers? Yes! Preschoolers? Yes! Moody teenagers? Yes. (So long as it’s only in small doses and there’s plenty of…
Feel, Felt, Found (or how to deal with difficult people)
Recently I attended an in-service training day at the community college where I teach anthropology. This is interesting because A) they brought in a corporate communication…
Folding Boyfriend for Hire?
Here’s a little something I bet you didn’t know about me. I hate folding laundry. Like really hate it. I find that moving it around works…
Of Grandparents and Suitcases
The good thing about being an adjunct is that trekking across campus gives you the perfect excuse to purchase a trendy new laptop case (red leather,…
Okay Gentlemn-with-whom-I-share-a-bathroom
Okay gentlemen, I have to ask: how does one get chin stubble on the bottom of the soap dish? I don’t normally spend a lot of…
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