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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How I’m Overcoming Judginess in a Divided World
I feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…
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A Lesson in Waiting: An Advent Retreat
Our preparations for Christmas often overwhelm us with occasions for waiting. We wait in line at stores. We wait for Christmas bonuses, traveling relatives, the…
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Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Possibilities
If I was to ask anyone at my school what season of the year it is, I’d hear the same loud, joyful response: “It’s summer!”…
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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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