by Carrie Koens | Dec 3, 2019 | Inspiration
Jólabókaflóðið — a.k.a., a holiday for book lovers, originating in Iceland. You may have seen the Anglicized spelling of it floating around social media the last few years, Jolabokaflod, roughly translated to “the Christmas book flood.” The history of this charming...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Aug 16, 2016 | Inspiration
I am a bookworm, no question about it. I learned to read at age 3 and haven’t stopped since. Yet when I was recently asked what my favorite hobby was, I hesitated to say reading. Because that word by itself doesn’t quite say enough — after all, do I...
by Becky Robinson | Mar 20, 2012 | Inspiration
Since I posted about my ideal day, I’ve enjoyed some great days, but none that exactly match my description. In the process, I’ve thought about the key components of an ideal day. Unpacking my earlier description, my ideal day includes: Exercise. I feel...
by Becky Robinson | Apr 12, 2011 | Inspiration
My room measured 10 by 6; my window looked out across the academic quad. Stoddard Hall, one of the two oldest buildings on Miami University’s campus: my home for my junior year of college. I chose a single room. My sophomore year, I worked as a Resident...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 16, 2009 | Leadership
My daughter Natalie is learning to read. It’s not easy yet. She loves being read to: we stack up a pile of our favorites and snuggle on the couch with her two sisters or find a quiet corner of the library. There are some classics that even my almost three year...