For those of you who know me, you know that I love books. I have bookshelves lined with them. At times, with my schedule, it is challenging to read a book for "fun," but there are rare moments when I get to do just that, read on my own time, a book that has nothing to do with research, writing, teaching, but a book that I am genuinely interested … [Read more...]
Remembering the Fallen–Memorial Day
Memorial Day. A federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who have died while serving in the country's armed forces. For some, a somber time. For some, a party. A cookout with family and friends. The unofficial start of summer, a reminder of brothers and sisters lost in battle. Some people visit cemeteries and … [Read more...]
Rough Stuff
This past weekend is a blur. The days went by so quickly, and on Sunday I found myself with some mixed emotions. Mother's Day. A beautiful, broken, complex, complicated day. For some, the day may be filled with breakfast in bed, flowers, handmade cards, and gifts from school, warm, fuzzy feelings... For some, it is a day full of sadness, … [Read more...]
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