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In Dog We Trust
Posted on May 11, 2010 | 1 CommentI feel I should preface this post with the fact that I do indeed, like dogs. All my life, I’ve enjoyed having a furry friend scampering about the house. Even though my first dog, Blanche, bit everyone who came over—family members included, I still have fond memories of her, tolerating our presence as she did. -
The Year of Borshch
Posted on October 2, 2009 | 4 CommentsI’ve officially been in Ukraine for a year. In a way, it’s not hard to believe. Practically every time I met another volunteer the subject of time came up. “So […] -
When in doubt, blame the media
Posted on September 9, 2008 | No CommentsPalin has no one to blame but herself for the so-called “invasion” of her family privacy. By choosing to simultaneously parade and hide her pregnant teen, Palin thrust her daughter into the spotlight but asked that we wouldn’t look too closely. Give me a break. -
Thoughts on leaving
Posted on September 5, 2008 | 3 CommentsThis year, the passing of Labor Day marked more than the end of white shoes or summer vacation. It marked my last month in the states. -
So much for happily ever after
Posted on July 14, 2008 | 4 CommentsThis wasn’t the ending I was hoping for. After nearly two years of weekly mentoring an at-risk teen, I had hoped for a more climactic closure. -
Better sex education should be a family value
Posted on June 24, 2008 | 5 CommentsDespite the controversy surrounding the 17 pregnant girls at a Massachusetts high school, both sides of the political spectrum agree it’s a tragedy.