Category Archives: holidays

Only 361 days until NEXT Mother’s Day.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by rglw

I have never liked Mother’s Day.  There, I said it.  And it’s not because I lost my own mother six years ago.  In thinking through this post, I have done some informal social scientific polling and have found that I am … Continue reading →

Posted in gender equality, holidays, motherhood, personal, women | 1 Comment

We were on a break!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by rglw

Academic breaks are an awkward time for us scholars. With only 15 weeks in the classroom every semester, there is little time to escape, little chance for a “vacation” day. Academic breaks are a time to recharge and to play … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, higher education, holidays, schools, work, writing | 3 Comments

Non-resolutions for 2013

Posted on January 2, 2013 by rglw

Day 2 of the new year.  I have always been a resolutions kind of girl.  Some years have been very specific like “Stop biting my nails” (an ongoing battle).  Other years, they have been grander like “Be focused” (I think … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, food, health, holidays, personal, work, writing | 7 Comments

Chanukah Christmas cage match

Posted on November 21, 2012 by rglw

An open letter to retailers on the cusp of Christmas shopping season: I know you have been waiting since July to debut your newest and biggest product. I know you held off as long as you could until the very … Continue reading →

Posted in being jewish, family, holidays | 3 Comments

Being thankful (and a little glib)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by rglw

It is already the middle of November. I wanted to write this post right when the month began but we were understandably busy, standing down a storm and preparing for political winds to change.  Here we are, one week away … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, holidays | 1 Comment