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Making of the Band: Parenting a Child with Autism

I always misunderstood the phrase good family. Most people use the phrase when discussing someone’s choice in dating. The term good family then serves as a part of a rubric to follow. My mother would often say, “Make sure he comes from a good family.” I thought she meant that when dating someone new, I […]

I finally feel the urge to confess my love for a certain institution. Though I chose this institution long before it chose me, I feel that now it is time for me to declare my love for it wholeheartedly including its longstanding traditions and historical relevance. There are number a of reasons but the time […]

I love to travel. The only reason that I stay as stationary as I do for weeks at a time is because I do not have a vehicle. Driving up 95 north towards New Hampshire chasing the the foliage yesterday was an awesome experience and day trips save my sanity. My bff Laura can attest […]

Now that the book True Prep has finally hit the shelves, I feel that I can finally put some of my favorite things on my blog. The book True Prep is the sequel to the book The Official Preppy Handbook. The sequel is equally as entertaining and I would love to have an autographed copy. […]

What happens when someone tells you NO. Most of us cannot bear to hear the word let alone say it. Even when paired with a combination of words, the word no seems difficult to inhale: no thank you, no more, no not right now, and no I am not interested. They are deafening to the […]

I have come up with at least one way to combat difficult times that we all experience in life. Gratitude. I know that it seems difficult at times and that many people have created legitimate slogans for Christianity based off this principle but I find it to be true: thankfulness and gratitude combat negativity. Many […]

I wonder if true faith is similar to sleepwalking? As I walked a mile home today in the 90 degree heat I wondered about the similarities between sleepwalking and faith. At some point during my walk since I was emotionally and physically drained I wondered what would happen if for a moment I closed my […]

Look out, we’re coming on through This time, we’re looking at you We’ve got the power to be the best The Knights will shine above the rest The time has come to prove we’re number oneOur mighty Knight spirit (jump) Will get the job doneAnyone who knows me well enough knows that I was a […]

People that know me already understand that I have a wonderful passion for books. I love reading therefore purchasing a new book is a simple pleasure that brings me such joy. It is such a treat to shuffle around bookstores and find that secret gem. I had this experience a year ago shopping at the […]