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Fave Moments of 2024 #MonthofFaves #SOL24
Okay, so I kind of already covered this topic in my sabbatical wrap-up post because I definitely highlighted some fave moments there. However! That stopped with August. So, you...
Five Gifts I Want Because of the Algorithm #MonthofFaves
I get mad when the algorithm gets me, but also when it gets me, it really gets me, which I can't even be mad at because I learn about sites/things I never knew about before. It's...
Reflecting on 2024 with #DecemberDeNovo
Behind on everything, including blogging this week. I started this post on Saturday night then decided to apply for a grant on Sunday so, you know, am now two days behind. I'm...
#MonthofFaves Favorite Holiday Eats, Treats, or Drinks
You know what time it is: A Month of Faves time! Last year I didn't even think about this challenge because my dad got sick (he's doing better now), so I was scattered. But this...
Sabbatical Wrap-Up #SOL24
Welp, my sabbatical is officially over as our professional development day was Friday and classes started yesterday, so I am back to work. Now that my sabbatical is over, I can...
Adventures in Cancun, Part I: Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa
Once upon a time, four friends went to the Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa in Cancún, Mexico. Three of them went in blind, trusting the travel agent to do her...
45: A Birthday Post #SOL24
I turned 45 last week, which has been interesting. Am I the only person who thinks birthdays are kind of weird? I mean, yes, it's nice to have a day to celebrate yourself but...
Book Review: In Search of a Salve: Memoir of a Sex Addict by K. E. Garland
In Search of a Salve is the written personification of what it means to stare the truth of yourself in the mirror and accept it wholeheartedly. In stories tender and raw, K E...
8 Lessons Learned During My Trip to Greece #SOL24
So part of the reason I haven't updated in so long is that I went to Greece at the beginning of May. A friend of mine was presenting at a conference and invited me to tag along...