Real Life

My favorite things I bought last year

One of the Month of Faves prompts was "5 Purchases That Were Totally Worth It," and I didn't participate because I only had one purchase...or so I thought. Turns out I actually...

“I was a professional amateur DJ.”

I'm supposed to be writing up my yearly self-evaluation, so now seems as good time as any to write a blog post.     1. I continue to be in love with The Good Place....

First Full Week Back: Monday check-in

I only met with my students once last week, so this week is the full grind. A miracle occurred today, though! I didn't bring any work home. The key seems to be going back to my...

It’s Monday & I had a very merry Christmas

So Christmas was good here. It was very low-key. My daughter is home this year (she usually goes away), and we exchanged gifts around midday. (I had to wake her up--also par for...

I Love December!

I actually do love December. It's my second (or third???) favorite month. (After writing this, I might have to admit it may be my actual fave.) There's so much goodness here....

On Processing This Election as a Black Woman

Election Night I posted this to Facebook after it was clear where the election was headed (@ 2:06 a.m.): I have been trying to sleep since 10:30 and can't. All I can think about...