The Flip-Side of Gratitude

If you're anything like me, your desk becomes a wild pile of papers and other sundry items rather quickly. Categorizing things into this or that pile isn't much of a priority (surprisingly, considering there are only so many piles things can go into). Periodically, I take on the challenge of sorting through this pile of …

Working on Gratitude

It's way too easy to complain about discomfort than to give thanks for being blessed.  More often than not, feeling uncomfortable and being in a whiney mood keep me from writing much... who wants to hear a litany of complaints, after all? But it's good to get in the habit of being grateful, since habits …

Asparagus, Arugula and Spinach Salad

A quick, simple salad for warm weather.

A Case of a Yellow Umbrella

I met a new friend this morning. Two ships that would otherwise pass in the night stopped to chat.  She had a yellow umbrella, which was nice to see on such a dreary day.  So I told her.  We talked, we walked, and the substance of our three-minute friendship was over; she walked up the …

Preparing for the short haul: 17 days until the end of the semester.

Admit it.  It's been far too long since we met here.  Alas, my fault.  But, I am back from a restful and restorative Thanksgiving vacation and with only 17 days left to go before I am a mere one semester shy of my degree (read: 17 days before this semester is over), I thought I …