Thankful for: 18 – 23

Thankful for: 18 – 23

It might be cliche, but this morning? I am most thankful that: 18. It’s Friday! This back to school week has brought its share of challenges. My schedule has been so jam packed that I haven’t had even a moment to savor the quiet of my home office. Although...
Not an Ideal Day

Not an Ideal Day

This has not been an ideal day, although it started out fine enough. I woke up at the right time, brewed a cup of coffee in my Keurig, and sat down to work. I had planned to write, but had important emails to attend to, so I answered those. Then I connected in an...
A Perfect Day

A Perfect Day

I know it’s been a good day because Natalie, my 8 year old, who often complains about how much I work, announced earlier: “This is a perfect day.” Today was our first work day at home after two weeks away, my annual working vacation. As the day...
A Perfect Day

Discipline and Freedom

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...