So I have to get in a creative writing mood for the tasks I have ahead of me today. What’s a better way to do that than make a wonderful...

I’m in a bad mood today. I know it. More than that, I admit it, readily. I’m not a nice person this morning. In my department, I’m known...

Yes, so I’m stealing ideas from my friend Brandy, who stole the idea from someone else, but who cares. When you come across a good idea,...

Five years ago, on September 11, 2001, I was 22 years old. That morning, I was puttering around the house getting ready for class (my...

To be honest, life has been frustrating lately. Work has been better, but simultaneously overwhelming, rewarding, and stressful. I’m...

I’ve never claimed to be a know-it-all in the world of girl-guy communication. Actually, I know that I’m so far from being an expert that...

Ahh, it’s the last week of August, and we’re on a steady march toward Labor Day, the unofficial end of the summer season and starting...

I leave for a work trip/conference in Dallas on Monday. Security level: HIGH! I can’t bring anything liquid on as a carry-on. My bag...

So maybe God knew I needed a little boost of self-esteem or something today, because He sure provided it, albeit in a hilarious way. My...

I’m in California for work. . .if you can call this work. I’m at church camp with no students under my charge! A great gig if you can...

I was driving to work today, early—to beat the rush and get some work done. I always cut through a residential area to the Interstate....

It’s Tuesday, but days like today should really happen on Mondays. So far, it’s really been a Monday kind of day. Here’s the lowdown. If...

When my parents built their house (I was like 4), they built a special alcove right at the top of the stairs to the basement for my mom’s...

My best bud and soon-to-be-mother of my niece, Dawn, sent me this little survey and suggested I use it on my blog. So, here goes! Things...

By the time I’d been in Russia for a week, I was ready to come home. I wanted Coke, my bed, and my shower curtain, for goodness sake! I...

If you haven’t already heard, I’m back. The entire Judson crew hit the ground in ATL on Friday complete with our favorite souvenir, the...

Yesterday, the reality of everything set in. I’m leaving for Russia in 5 DAYS! And there’s so much left to do and pack. So much work that...

Six days until Russia! Today the news came that I have to be at the church at 6:30 a.m. next Wednesday to pack up and head for Atlanta....

7 days until I leave for Russia! One week from today, I’ll be on my way to Atlanta to catch a plane to Frankfurt, Germany, then we’ll go...