In Between

Julie O’Connell was my very first nemesis. I met Julie on the first day of second grade. We were both new students at our school, …

I live in New York City and let me tell you that it has ruined me. Well, actually, it has ruined my feet. You see, …

Today is my grandmother’s birthday. She would have been 87. She passed away 10 days ago. I was in my kitchen with my sister when …

When I first moved to California, I felt like a fish out of water. I had moved from New York City to begin graduate school …

“I am thankful for the wind. I am thankful for the wind. I’m thankful for the wind.” Although I can’t remember if I said those …

When I’m stressed out, I like to go out for a good run. In that moment when the world becomes too much for me, I …

And they said that the worst is over. Boy, were they wrong! After having defended my dissertation, I am now going to embark on the …

I did it. What, I did it? I DID IT?! Yes, I DID IT!!!! I just passed the oral defense of my dissertation proposal! I …

I’m always up for an adventure. Except when that adventure involves water. Despite four years of swimming lessons at the YMCA next door to my …

Have you ever been to a restaurant with a large group? Now, I’ve never been a server. But I can only imagine that serving a …