Tag Archives: College

How to Get Your Kids Ready for College

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

As an English composition tutor working at a community college, I read over about 30 assignments a week and talk in-depth with every one of my students about what they’re struggling with. This gives me a unique insight into why … Continue reading →

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How Do I Talk to Someone Who’s Grieving?

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

My psych teacher offered some great, practical advice when posed with the question: “How do I talk to my friend  whose grandma died?  Does she want me to talk about it or should I just ignore the subject?”  My teacher’s … Continue reading →

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Dating Blunder: The Unforgiveable (Nerd) Sin

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Me: “Oh, look the Seattle Science Center will be having a Star Trek exhibit, that’d be fun!” [Figured enthusiastically pointing out a sci-fi event to my nerd boyfriend was sure to earn me a best girlfriend of the year award … Continue reading →

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Writing the Wrong Stuff

Posted on December 18, 2010 by

“If I was disenchanted at all, I was probably disenchanted with me. For one thing, I suspected I was not writing quite the way I wanted to write …” Continue reading →

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Planning Wonder Woman’s Funeral

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Because she was loved the world over Ms. Wonder Woman’s only direct request was that her funeral service, body disposition (what’s done to the body), and final disposition (the body’s final resting place) equally include all of the many unique death-related practices from around the world without offending or marginalizing anyone. The request was sweet … but not simple. Continue reading →

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