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I had the distinct honor of spending the afternoon and evening at UMBC with several of my alums. Sami, pictured above (she’s the one on the right, in case you were wondering), nominated me for the Humanities Scholars Exemplary Teacher Award, and I, along with 7 other teachers, were recognized at a small reception and…
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I want you to do me a favor. As you read through this post, think of something that you have been trying desperately to change in your life. Maybe it’s procrastination, or some form of addiction (food, nicotine, alcohol), or a health-related behavior. Whatever it is, make the next five minutes personal. Ready? In June…
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incredibly serendipitous photo by michael sauers from Boise, ID This is not meant as a slam on Starbucks, but I do write from very limited coffee experience. I am, unfortunately, one of those people, ever-addicted to the stronger brew of coffee, made by my local Starbucks (and I do mean all seven of them located…
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I love this photo, taken way back in October, 1969. That’s the year I was elected Jr. Deputy Fire Chief in Baltimore City. If you look closely, you can see a cast on my right leg (Mom always put me in white socks to complement the heavy, white cast…). Cindy, my sister, is standing above…
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this amazing photo was taken by: Francesca Birini This Friday, I salute the following top ten people who I believe are simply amazing. Thank you for enriching my life in the past week. 1, 2, and 3. The Wingspan editors (Alison, Sarah, and Heather) who stayed hours beyond anyone could have ever expected to finish…
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Most of my friends on Facebook probably saw this posted earlier this morning. Last night, when I drove past our local Exxon to get Red Robin (Yumm!), I nearly drove off the road when I saw the gas prices. A 20-cent increase in just 7 hours. Although this is the highest price in our area,…
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It’s late, and I just wrapped up my class at Towson. It’s been a long day, as all Wednesdays are when school is in session at Towson U; I had a few thoughts along the way today, though, which I wanted to share with you tonight. I hate getting older. I really do. I am…
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Last night, Amy and I, along with the kids, talked about “found time” and how great it is to have snow days, especially when they come at the end of another vacation and rather unexpectedly. The house was nearly unanimous: while most of us wanted the day off, one unnamed teenager reasonably argued that she…
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I spent about an hour today with two of my alums who now attend UMBC. I would have had more time to spend with Lenore and Marissa, but I am still adjusting to life post-Jeep and post-GPS. A wrong turn here and a missed road there, and I found myself in Old Ellicott City…. (quoth…
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photo: rus vanwestervelt I don’t know why this has taken me so long to realize, but part of building your confidence with any given activity or hobby is simply immersing yourself fully in its existence. My Zen Friends will agree, adding that this is all about “becoming one” with the activity, hobby, or even object.…
The Baltimore Writer 
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