Holidays Without Family Don’t Have to be JoylessIt hurts to be away from family this holiday season. And it’s not just the pain of missing someone. If you’re feeling extra frustrated and…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
BodyOriginally written September, 2013. Republished now with minor changes because it’s still so relevant. In fact, she and I still fight at…Aug 14, 20191Aug 14, 20191
Now you’ve done it.You’ve pissed off the last remaining good teachers. And good luck finding/recuruiting new ones.Feb 24, 2018Feb 24, 2018
I Don’t Want Your Mom.It’s supposed to be a moment of levity in an otherwise bummer of a conversation.May 3, 2017May 3, 2017
Required “Year in Review”Typically, I treat “Medium” as a place to write personal essays — things I would imagine strangers reading more than friends. But strangers…Dec 31, 2016Dec 31, 2016
To All the Fuzz I’ve Loved BeforeAnimals are fascinating. I love animals, but I also realize that’s like saying “I love music.” Who doesn’t love animals?Apr 2, 2016Apr 2, 2016
Hurst Day. Everybody Hurst Sometimes.I hope this message will somehow reach at least one current Mercyhurst student. At the very least, maybe some fellow grads of any…Sep 14, 2015Sep 14, 2015
I Nominate the Discontinuance Of…This is my first “story” on Medium. I stumbled upon this site after someone posted a link to this story about a young woman who suddenly…Aug 27, 20151Aug 27, 20151