There were many times while I was in graduate school that I sent this text to a friend: “Is it too late to become a ballerina instead?”
Category: Higher Education
Best Available
In a prior chapter of my life, I got to sit with several professors on Friday mornings for an hour while they shared about their week. Often their conversations revolved … Continue reading Best Available
#52sparks: Back to School
After many years of structured learning, I am done. I have to be done or two very dear friends will have be locked up in a padded room. While many … Continue reading #52sparks: Back to School
Graduation Memories
I remember a lot about the week I graduated with my Ph.D., but I don’t actually remember the moment itself. My family spent a few days in advance at Disneyland, … Continue reading Graduation Memories
Home Safe
Last Friday I drove to Forest Grove for a coffee meeting. It is a pretty long drive from home so before heading back, I decided to wander Pacific University for … Continue reading Home Safe
#52sparks: Diptych
I had no idea what the word “diptych” meant. It was the next prompt on my writing list and I stared at it, trying to guess how to say it, … Continue reading #52sparks: Diptych
#52sparks: Food
I’m not sure if a cigar is just a cigar, but I know for sure that food is not just food. When the rumors started about quarantines and lockdowns in … Continue reading #52sparks: Food
And Relentless
The academic advising team I used to be part of went through a long process to develop mission, vision, and value statements. It was a way to determine who we … Continue reading And Relentless
#52sparks: Rule of Thirds
Each day is 24 hours. Approximately 8 hours for sleeping, 8 hours for working, and 8 hours for othering, like meals, commutes, chores, etc. Some days those 24 hours are … Continue reading #52sparks: Rule of Thirds
Strong Heart
Life’s tough. Get a helmet. – Boy Meets World When I worked with adult students, there were a lot of comments about just wanting “the piece of paper.” These students … Continue reading Strong Heart
Starting Line Miracles 