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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Four Tips for Keeping Your Semester Holy
I’m a college English professor with two children, ages 6 and 8. As a new school semester begins for our family, new routines automatically emerge.…
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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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Praying for Presence: How the Examen Helps Me Focus
When I was a kid, there were nights at the dinner table when my dad would get quiet and start staring off into the distance.…
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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