At the twilight of another Olympiad, the world prepares to return to business as usual. Athletes reflect on their golden moments while others mourn the loss of "what could have been." Fans return to their regularly scheduled programming and embrace the fact that they can no longer use "I was watching the Olympics" as an excuse for everything.... Continue Reading →
College Dorms and the Living’s Easy
The words "upscale" and "college dorms" should never appear in the same sentence. I nearly fell out of my chair while reading a recent article in the Boston Globe that described a local university dormitory that came equipped with a wood fired pizza oven. While the article focused on how universities are battling for students, I couldn't... Continue Reading →
Don’t Let the Weather Rain on Your Parade
Living in a cold, Midwestern climate and having lived in other cold climates, I find myself wondering why I haven't moved to Florida or California already. During the heart of winter, when thirty degrees feels warm and sunny days are a pleasant surprise, I like to lament about the things I could be doing it... Continue Reading →
If It Ain’t Broke…
With the advent of Google Buzz, I’m starting to get tired of all the rapid changes in technology and social media. If technology is going to progress so quickly, I’d like to be able to choose whether or not I can opt in or opt out of these changes. For instance, Google Buzz simply swooped in... Continue Reading →
No Valentine? No Problem!
As another Valentine's Day rolls around, those without Valentines need not worry. If you are flying solo on February 14th, there is no reason to panic or even give it a second thought. While everyone else scrambles to order flowers, secure reservations for the local dark bistro, and set the mood lighting at their hotel room, you will have... Continue Reading →
If Lauren Conrad Can Write and Publish Books, We All Can
Former reality TV star Lauren Conrad is on a book tour promoting her teen series, L.A. Candy. A movie is already in the works! If she can write and publish teen novels, we all can right? Probably, if you subscribe to the whole everyone-has-one-good-novel-in-them theory. The more important question is, what is the likelihood of... Continue Reading →
Fight Monday Morning Dread With The Breakfast Sandwich
Every Sunday night around seven o’clock, I start to feel what I call “The Sunday Night Blues.” It’s a feeling that stems from wanting to extend the weekend and thinking about all the things I neglected to do to prepare for the Monday morning work day. When I taught middle school, "The Sunday Night Blues" were... Continue Reading →