Social Distancing and Self-Quarantine

Apparently, "social distancing" and "self-quarantine" are the watch words for Spring Break 2020. I'm stressed with the news and cancellations and general end-of-the-world vibe I feel ripple through the fabric of the Universe when I step outside of my house, and this has me aiming to find a balance on which to level-out my anxiety.... Continue Reading →

March 13, 2020

After a few solid weeks of sunny, early-morning commutes, today's drive in darkness was a less-than-appealing start to my week. I'm groggy. And I blame Daylight Saving Time.

March 9, 2020

Tarot Deck: On its way

I finally pulled the trigger and bought my first tarot deck. Yep. It's really happening. I already have my crystals - blue calcite, black tourmaline, and selenite; plus, I've got sage for when things need cleansing. It was just a matter of time before I found the perfect deck. At the suggestion of my pal... Continue Reading →

January 30, 2020

Scoring and accomplishment: these are the ways I feel productive.

In the last eight weeks - approximately 56 days - I've graded 140 essays. That represents a good chunk of my time; honestly, it takes me nearly four hours each time I score a batch of 28 AP Literature essays.

March 1, 2018