This world is a mess! There is so much death, sickness, loneliness, and despair floating around. Turn on the news and you’ll instantly be depressed. Maybe you’re…… Read more “Good News!”
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Veterans Day 2026
Wednesday this year is Veterans Day, a day that we as Americans pay tribute to all veterans. This includes veterans who fought in the Revolutionary War, the…… Read more “Veterans Day 2026”
Lessons from the Southwest: Arches
Last week, I told you about the beginning of our trip through Canyonlands National Park. The day after visiting the Island in the Sky, we were up…… Read more “Lessons from the Southwest: Arches”
Lessons from the Southwest: Canyonlands
Earlier this year, Matt and I embarked on a ten day road trip. We visited Montana and Wyoming on our way into Utah. On this trip, we…… Read more “Lessons from the Southwest: Canyonlands”
Take Your Time
How often do you take photos with your phone, with the intention of capturing a moment or a scene, and then months or years later, realize you’ve…… Read more “Take Your Time”
Tips for Job Interviews
Earlier this year, I started hunting for another full time position. As much as I love hands-on lab work, the lab and environment of my previous position…… Read more “Tips for Job Interviews”
Complaining to the Professor: Is it Worth it?
I joke that the universities I have attended likely put a note in my profile along the lines of: don’t tell Reagan she is wrong when she…… Read more “Complaining to the Professor: Is it Worth it?”
Making College Deals 101: Assignments
I get this message from a college student: “Can we prearrange that my assignments will be late? Not being able to submit my first two weeks of…… Read more “Making College Deals 101: Assignments”
Cheating 101: Remove the Prompt
I didn’t think I would need to say this, but if you’re going to cheat, at least remove the prompt. In one of the microbiology courses I…… Read more “Cheating 101: Remove the Prompt”
September Tragedies (2026)
September contains two tragedies, just a day apart from each other. Charlie Kirk’s assassination was broadcasted September 10th of last year. I’ll never forget when my husband…… Read more “September Tragedies (2026)”
What I’ve Learned in Two Years
Last month, Matt and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary. You can read my thoughts on our first one here. Someone asked me about a month ago…… Read more “What I’ve Learned in Two Years”
