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THINGS: Pictures with Santa Are (kind of) Like Meetings with the Dean
Well, folks, the Christmas season is here! Now that we’ve all tolerated those fake made-up, commercialized holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, we can get to the real holiday we all look forward to: Christmas. Confe… Continue reading
THINGS: Pictures with Santa Are (kind of) Like Meetings with the Dean
Well, folks, the Christmas season is here! Now that we’ve all tolerated those fake made-up, commercialized holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, we can get to the real holiday we all look forward to: Christmas. Confe… Continue reading
PLACES: Pluto Is (kind of) Like My Junior High Experience
This Tuesday, I had the privilege of attending a lecture given by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Vanderbilt. (…And by privilege, I mean I waited in 38-degree weather with about 200 other people for an hour. But it was worth it!)In case t… Continue reading
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PLACES: Pluto Is (kind of) Like My Junior High Experience
This Tuesday, I had the privilege of attending a lecture given by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Vanderbilt. (…And by privilege, I mean I waited in 38-degree weather with about 200 other people for an hour. But it was worth it!)In case t… Continue reading
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PEOPLE: Electing a President Is (kind of) Like Recording a Song
How did you spend your Tuesday night? Chances are at least 50% of your Tuesday night was spent just like mine. If you are an even remotely politically aware American, that is.I spent my Tuesday night knee-deep in CNN updates and election forecast… Continue reading
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PEOPLE: Electing a President Is (kind of) Like Recording a Song
How did you spend your Tuesday night? Chances are at least 50% of your Tuesday night was spent just like mine. If you are an even remotely politically aware American, that is.I spent my Tuesday night knee-deep in CNN updates and election forecast… Continue reading
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THINGS: Hurricane Sandy Is (kind of) Like a Werewolf
Happy Halloween, everyone! In honor of this spooky holiday, it seems only appropriate to devote this week’s post to the most frightening topic of the day.Hurricane Sandy, with her 85 mph winds and 450-mile reach, is certainly a monster. No … Continue reading
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THINGS: Hurricane Sandy Is (kind of) Like a Werewolf
Happy Halloween, everyone! In honor of this spooky holiday, it seems only appropriate to devote this week’s post to the most frightening topic of the day.Hurricane Sandy, with her 85 mph winds and 450-mile reach, is certainly a monster. No … Continue reading
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PLACES: Hillsboro Village Is (kind of) Like Danville’s Long-Lost Twin
I simply don’t feel I’ve done Fido justice. Though I discussed it in my first “PLACES” post, there is so much more to say. Not just about one little restaurant, though. About all of Nashville. It’s a place far from my first home that now is m… Continue reading
PLACES: Hillsboro Village Is (kind of) Like Danville’s Long-Lost Twin
I simply don’t feel I’ve done Fido justice. Though I discussed it in my first “PLACES” post, there is so much more to say. Not just about one little restaurant, though. About all of Nashville. It’s a place far from my first home that now is m… Continue reading
PEOPLE: Bad Days Are (kind of) Like Birthdays
You probably think I’m crazy for saying that. But stick with me.Today was a shambly day for a dear friend of mine. Plain and simple, she had a bad day (cue the extremely over-played Daniel Powter one-hit wonder). Today is also the 19th birthday of an… Continue reading
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PEOPLE: Bad Days Are (kind of) Like Birthdays
You probably think I’m crazy for saying that. But stick with me.Today was a shambly day for a dear friend of mine. Plain and simple, she had a bad day (cue the extremely over-played Daniel Powter one-hit wonder). Today is also the 19th birthday of an… Continue reading
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THINGS: WhatShouldWeCallMe Is (kind of) Like Therapy Lite
Lately I’ve been in several discussions with other college students about the importance of being understood and of understanding ourselves. Inevitably this conversation leads to the stigma about counseling or therapy or some kind of profession… Continue reading
THINGS: WhatShouldWeCallMe Is (kind of) Like Therapy Lite
Lately I’ve been in several discussions with other college students about the importance of being understood and of understanding ourselves. Inevitably this conversation leads to the stigma about counseling or therapy or some kind of profession… Continue reading