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Greek Tragedy Countdown, #10: A Devoted Son Makes An Impossible Choice
Greek Tragedy Countdown, #10: A Devoted Son Makes An Impossible Choice Not me realizing it’s been a MONTH since my last post. Yeesh, I need to get better at this. Anyway, I have some exciting news: my middle-school-friendly adaptation of… Continue reading
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It’s OK To Change Your Mind
Hey, you. The person reading this page right now. I want to share something with you. It’s something that I believe very strongly, something that has served me well over the years. It’s OK to change your mind. This applies… Continue reading
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Coming in 2026: Revisiting Olympus
Coming in 2026: Revisiting Olympus I’m about to have a lot more time on my hands! This is going to be my last semester teaching at CU Boulder (for many reasons, which I’ll probably feel the need to explain in… Continue reading
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Spoiler Alert!
Spoiler Alert! I don’t care at all about spoilers. Literally not at all. I get it: some stories hinge on the shocking twist, the unforeseeable surprise. And yes, it is nice to experience that feeling once in a while. I… Continue reading
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Reflecting On What I’ve Learned Along the Way…
Reflecting On What I’ve Learned Along the Way… Whoops! Remember when I started this blog and I said I’d post every two weeks? Well, it’s been two months. Your girl has been busy. Teaching is in full swing, homeschooling is… Continue reading
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This Is Probably My MOST Unpopular Opinion
This Is Probably My MOST Unpopular Opinion OK, I’m prepared to get FLAMED for this. Remember when I wrote the post about letting people NOT enjoy things? If you need a refresher, here it is again. Well, I’m about to… Continue reading
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I Can’t Believe This Is Happening!
Y’all, I’m published. And people have bought my stuff. I’m a professional author. WHAT??? So far it’s just the Kindle versions of my books, but the paperbacks are coming soon. It feels totally surreal! I just wanted to share my… Continue reading
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For My Husband, On Our 20th Wedding Anniversary
Bonus Post! Apologies in advance, folks: this is about to get sappy. For My Husband, On Our 20th Wedding Anniversary I loved you – hard – from the start. My love wasn’t built solely on our chemistry, nor on our… Continue reading
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Trials and Tribulations
Trials and Tribulations Battle Royale. The Running Man. The Hunger Games. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The Maze Runner. What is it about the “games and trials” trope that’s so appealing to us? Characters compete in structured challenges… Continue reading









