Welcome to a New Year
Over the past week, the word new has probably been used by everyone of us about a billion times which is typical as we enter the new year of 2017. […]
Read MoreWelcoming the New Year
With the semester ending at Maria College and the Spring 2017 semester soon to begin in mid-January, with the year 2016 about to come to close on December 31 and […]
Read MoreThe Third “R”
As students at Maria College prepare for final exams and write those inevitable end-of-the-semester research papers, I am always reminded of the all-important Three Rs of education: reading, ’riting, and […]
Read MorePolydactyl Purrings
Well, this blog post was inevitable! Students who have taken courses with me here at Maria College know that I can be a bit of a cat fanatic, especially when […]
Read MoreLeft-Handed
As I type this blog, I am using both hands on the keyboard with an occasional move of my right hand to the mouse! Wait! Why is the mouse on […]
Read MoreAutumn Reflection
I absolutely love autumn, especially the month of October. Cooler temperatures, wood smoke in the air, the colorful foliage, and, of course, the chance to eat some good, hearty meals […]
Read MorePresidential Debate
As I write this on Sunday night, I am anticipating the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tomorrow (Monday, September 26, 2016) night! This is one of the […]
Read MoreInspired by Black Violin
As the semester gets into its second week here at Maria College, we can all use words of encouragement to keep us looking forward to the work and busyness of […]
Read MoreJunk Drawer Treasures
When my husband and I moved into our house about twenty years ago, I did not plan on having a kitchen junk drawer, but one just materialized over time and […]
Read MoreRelax and Color
As I prepared to write a blog entry during the first days of August, I stumbled across the fact that August 2 of each year is National Coloring Book Day. […]
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