Let’s Get Physical (Books)
The truth of the matter is that homes are much less beautiful without bookshelves packed full of books. They decorate the nooks and crannies of homes with artful spines and interesting thoughts.
Back to School
This year is a different story. Now I’m the teacher. While I got through my first year of teaching, every time I get asked the question, “How did your first year go?” I answer, “Really hard.”
On How to Remain in Control While Having a Child
Once you have reached the Hospital, you may proceed to Have your Child. If you have maintained Sufficient Control, your Labor and Delivery will be short and full of Screaming.
A Trivial Pursuit
We’ve literally never heard of the 1964 movie Scotch Tape because we were not, in fact, alive in 1964. So no, we don’t know who starred in it.
Love the Liminal
Liminal games are where you build momentum, where habits form, where mindsets are made.
Who Did We Think We Were?
When the new soles arrived I unboxed, unlaced, and tried them on. I took a few steps and looked in the mirror. Something was off.
How’s My Driving?
When you see a rental moving truck on the road, pass it like your life depends on it. Because your life probably depends on it.
Superlative Syndrome
So I let baby calves with rough tongues suck on my fingers. I stopped caring about whether or not I was getting dust on my white shorts or cow manure on my shoes.
More Tracks Than Necessary
I try to understand things. People, ideas, life. I enjoy listening and learning and knowing, and especially knowing about people.
Roots
The years after college are, from what I’ve seen, uprooted ones. College is a liminal space, to be sure, but after graduation, defining one’s place can be even harder.
