My alarm goes off at 6:15 a.m. and I hit the snooze button (well, actually I “lift up” my phone and then put it down again, which is the equivalent of a snooze button for the Sleep Cycle App that I use to track my sleep and as my alarm)....
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Photo by Georgia de Lotz on Unsplash Do you ever think about the little things in your day-to-day life that make your day juuust a little better? For me, some of those things are: A hot cup of coffee in a pretty mug. Honestly, isn’t that the best thing in the morning? The...
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As of this morning, we have 30 participants for NaBloPoMo. Hooray! NaBloPoMo and this community thrive because of every single one of you and I am so thrilled that you’re here! As I clicked through our official participant list yesterday, I was excited to find a few new-to-me faces this year....
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photo credit: @markusspiske via Unsplash It’s been (quite) a while since I took stock. The months are just flying by. I honestly don’t know how it’s September. Where did this year go? Demerits Gold Stars How have things been going for you? Share a recent demerit and gold star with me!
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photo credit: @megabot via Unsplash Today is my blogaversary. Today, this blog is 20 years old. I started writing in this space on April 15, 2004. Technically, I have been blogging for longer than that but the blog writing space I had before was a) only for family and b)...
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As per usual, I do a little round-up at the end of the year on my blog. It’s a nice way to reflect on a year, the highs and lows, and in-betweens. I know it’s already March. Better late than never. January In January, I welcomed the new year and...
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Oh hey, 2024. Happy New Year, friends. I started my new year like I always do – with a New Year’s Day Run. It’s become a bit of a tradition and I don’t want to jinx the new year by NOT starting it off on the right foot (literally). I...
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photo credit: @markusspiske via Unsplash It’s time for some recent demerits and gold stars. It’s been a few months since I checked in with myself. (As always, credit for this great post idea goes to my friend Elisabeth). Demerits Gold Stars How have things been going for you? Share a...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2023 I am often asked – though not as often anymore – about the differences I experience between Germany and the US and what I like about one place better than the other. I think it’s natural...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2023 photo credit: @benignohoyuela via Unsplash I was thrilled to hear that you guys appreciated learning more about what I do as a geographer. It’s hard sometimes to understand what people do in their day jobs and...
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