The Vacation That Snuck Up on Me
Since my move to Boston from Chicago, people often ask me what’s different about living in the Northeast versus the Midwest. Are people unfriendly? Are…
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We all long for home sometimes. College freshman, graduate students, and those who bravely relocate their whole life for work … this one’s for you.…
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Renewing the Spirit: A Catholic Guide to Overcoming Career Burnout
As the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
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Community Service: How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Every Day
During my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
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Bless Us, Oh Lord, for These Thy Gifts: The Holiness of Mealtimes
A few years ago, I was asked to sit on an alumnae panel at my high school to talk about life in college and beyond.…
read more4 Tips for Breaking Free of the Procrastination Bug
If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you know is a lot like how I used to be. When I was in high…
read moreFoods to Fight Back-to-School Stress
School supplies are starting to show up on store shelves and back-to-school sales are making their annual debuts at clothing stores. The start of a…
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