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Scones
Every time I see another cupcake shop, I hope that scones will be the next cupcake, the next edible fad to strike. They are my one weakness among baked goods. Ok, that’s a lie – there are many. But I … Continue reading
Nathan and Emily
Last weekend I was able to return to Hillsdale, where spring had not yet arrived, but where I nevertheless found my heart warm. My whirlwind weekend was full of old friends, new faces, and walks that felts strangely familiar as … Continue reading
Gems from Grading
Ok, so spring break hasn’t been all perfect DC moments and pretty photos. I have also used this time off for some much needed grading. I think my students may have even forgotten that they did some of these assignments, … Continue reading
Some Favorite Things
Being a teacher is officially the best job in the world. Yes, I sometimes hate grading, grow tired of students who want to know when they will ever use French (“You might not . . . that’s why it’s called … Continue reading
Christine and Craig
This past weekend I was in DC visiting my boyfriend. One of the many joys of visiting him is that I get to stay with a one of my first friends from college, Christine. Christine and I met on our … Continue reading
Mediterranean Bean Salad
I love packing my lunch. There is a supreme satisfaction in having a lunchbox/ Kroger sack stashed away somewhere with a perfectly planned lunch. I think it is the process of it that I like, the evening ritual of sandwich … Continue reading
On the End of Yoga and the Brokenness of Language
Having successfully completed our 30 Day Shred, Amanda and I have moved onto, and very quickly grown tired of, Jillian Michael’s yoga. There is no danger of new age spiritual meditation when yoga-ing with Jillian, who yells only slightly less … Continue reading
Joy’s Macarons
I have been remiss in posting and in thanks, so here is a long overdue blog to Joy Schultz who was inspired to go out an make some macarons and then send them to me for some feedback. She, however, … Continue reading
Second Family
When you go to college in Michigan, sometimes your greatest thought is how to get out for all vacations that occur during the winter months, i.e. November-April. My sophomore year of college my group of friends was obsessed with the … Continue reading
They have eaten on the insane root
Perhaps it is this unremitting winter, or perhaps it is the inconsistent schedule due to snow days, or maybe it is something in the water, but whatever the case, reason has been taken prisoner. High school students are always prone … Continue reading
The Art in Life 