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The whiteout conditions suddenly swirled around the house like a tornado of snow. We could hardly see the house across the street. The wind howled.

I often ask students (and myself) this question: How are you taking care of yourself? It’s a great question to unearth mental health practices, joyful

I’m teaching students how to “pace” their writing. Pace is the speed at which a reader will experience our writing. I teach students to manage

My cat Merlin hardly spent time in plain sight. Once, he lived a scared, anxious, and hidden life. But over the years, we’ve coaxed him

Today I bought our family my favorite pickles of all time! Barrel Pickles! Having a favorite pickle makes me me. As I teach my students

I didn’t pack my lunch today. Now, I find myself in my office at Penn State. I’m hungry! With no lunch and students arriving for

As I begin the book of Luke, I take note of Jesus’ impact on others. With Jesus in the room, as Healer and Teacher, we

As a college professor, I’ve probably written over 100 recommendations for students as they seek internships, jobs, or graduate school acceptances. I also take phone

Today I realized how much my older students love to talk about high school. Before COVID, they enjoyed the regular things high schoolers do: prom,

When I sit down at my desk, Louie Von Whiskers awaits. I love having a curious creature in my home, especially a cat devoted to