Track coaches always say: “It’s not how you start a race; it’s how you finish it.” At this time of year, college and high school seniors are seeing the finish line of their race to graduation. If you are rounding the curve and getting to that final sprint, the going might be getting tough now. Just […]
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If you are a high school senior, you’ve probably been listing the “lasts” you’ll experience this year: last football game, last study hall, last piece of cardboard pizza in the cafeteria. You’ve probably also been thinking about the “firsts” you’ll experience at this time next year: first night in the dorm, first day on a […]
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September is a whirlwind of a month for new college students. You spent the entire summer planning, packing, and saying goodbye to your old life. Over the past month, you have settled into your comfy room, have started to understand your new roommate, and have found your way around campus. Now, before you can even […]
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Paging through my old journal a few weeks ago, I came upon an entry describing the delicious home cooking of a dear friend. She grew up in the 1950s, a time before the advent of prepackaged foods. Her meals were real, solid food: thick, juicy cuts of beef and light, creamy mashed potatoes, garnished only […]
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Food has mystical properties. It feeds the spirit as well as the body. Think about a food that conjures a memory for you. I remember the hot chocolate my mother made when I was little. She would make up a batch on cold winter nights, especially when a snowstorm was moving in. She never used […]
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Google has a reputation for being one of America’s best workplaces: great salary and benefits, flexible work environments, and lots of time and space for social interaction. As a matter of fact, CareerBliss — a website devoted to helping you find happiness in your job — rates Google in the top 10 from their list of […]
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It’s summer! You and your brain are taking a well-deserved break from school. Your history textbook has been replaced by a fluffy historical romance. Your desk has become temporary storage for your beach bag and splashy summer issues of your favorite fashion magazines. But, it won’t be long before your brain reminds you of the […]
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Backpacking across Europe. Spending the year after high school graduation encumbered by nothing but a travel-worn pack and a map of exotic places. It’s a metaphor for freedom and adventure. It’s a dream for weary high school seniors struggling to finish their last over-scheduled semester and wondering how they will start all over again in […]
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You’ve almost finished the application for a scholarship big enough to take a serious bite out of next year’s tuition. You’ve done your research on the organization; you’ve gathered the required transcripts and letters of recommendation. And now, you’ve reached the most daunting part: the essay. Your mind goes blank as you stare at that […]
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