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Our Country Shall Endure
“The world turned upside down.” I have had this song lyric in my head (from the award-winning musical Hamilton) since the presidential election results were announced early Wednesday, November 9. This country has been through a difficult campaign season that ended shockingly for many and appropriately for others. Coincidentally, I have been reading the biography Hamilton by Ron Chernow that was the inspiration for Lin-Manuel Miranda to write the musical of the same name. Believe it or…
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 it comes to my own…
Read MoreThe Sweet Talk
M, checking her blood sugar. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. At this time every year, I talk (more than usual!) about diabetes. I do this in honor of my four-year-old granddaughter, M, who lives with…
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 the right side of the…
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 after the lighter fare of…
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