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Tag Archives: life
The key to a successful and happy marriage? Lowered expectations.
I never expected any of this. When we were least expecting it, we found each other. Out of the universe of people, somehow we were the only ones on that rooftop in Soho eighteen years ago. The whole city receded … Continue reading
Posted in advice, blogging, everyday life, family, friendship, marriage, parenthood, personal, thinking, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged happy anniversary, life, marriage, unsolicited advice, weddings
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The difference six years makes….
Six years ago today, I defended my dissertation. I faced a room of inquisitors, answered questions and opined on future research before I was asked to leave the room. While my committee deliberated, I stood in the library hallway with … Continue reading
Posted in academia, advice, dissertation, grad school, lessons learned, personal, real talk, sociology, thinking, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, dissertation, gradschool, life, withaphd, writing
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December 2018, check.
The final countdown is over. I’m flummoxed at the pace of the year, especially this last month. We saw family, spent time out-of-town, and celebrated holidays. Most Decembers are shiny and bright and this one did not disappoint. I checked … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, community, everyday life, kids, lessons learned, new year's eve, personal, resolutions
Tagged exercise, hiking, life, new years resolution, writing
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January 2018, check.
I LOVE the start of the year. January felt like an extremely long month. Everyone in my world agreed that when January 31st hit the calendar it felt like a year had passed. The combination of cold and snow delays … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, exercise, life, new years resolutions, podcasting, reading, writing
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Downtime
Confession: I allow myself little time alone. It’s not because I can’t handle time by myself. I am an extrovert’s extrovert but even I need moments to myself. It’s not that I can’t face the idea of being with my … Continue reading
