Academic carries a snooty connotation. It is a label that undercuts the importance of a teacher’s calling (yes, teaching IS a calling. Stay tuned). How about the ol’ “Ivory Tower?” You know, that place of...
Read MoreThis is the time of year when alumni feel wistful and wish we were again at residency—the writing community at Hamline being warm enough to offset even the frigid temp’s of January in St. Paul. It’s a lifeline to see the nuggets...
Read MoreGood morning, and welcome. Let’s breathe deeply and begin to clear our minds. Focus on your breath and the energy it brings to your body and your writing. As we try to clear our minds at this time of year, it is common to be...
Read MoreCombine olive oil, fresh cilantro, sea salt, the juice of two limes and one orange (and anything else you’re risky enough to try) to a fresh piece of Mahi-Mahi, grouper, conch, or giant prawns. A marinade will morph any...
Read MoreOne of my favorite traditions is our Christmas Eve family read-a-thon. We snuggle under a blanket (this year we have a fireplace!), eat cookies (those not designated for Santa), and read a stack of classics.The playlist...
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