La Vie en Rose

Amid the recent quarantine, I worked on a few projects that only required a bit of “elbow grease” and use … More

The Sobriety Project: A Year “Shedding” Unnecessary Burdens

Today marks one year of sobriety. For over 30 years, I have not experienced a full calendar year sober (except … More

At the beginning of the semester, my Freshman Composition students read Godwin’s “The Watcher at the Gate.” This essay explores … More

In the past I often used alcohol to try and calm my mind. I let worries and negative thoughts gain … More

Six months ago, I made the decision to stop drinking. For the past 15 years, I’ve taken breaks lasting one … More

Hello Friends! The 2017 Farm Market Season has finally arrived!! Hope you have time to visit this summer: Friday’s … More