Going on Leave from Teaching After 18 Years: Why and What’s Next
Reflections on why I’m going on a leave of absence from teaching after 18 years, and what’s next in terms of my career, healing, writing, and rebooting.
Logistics of Travel and Life
Think through life and travel hacks to be happier and more efficient on the road and at home.
Portland to Bend, Oregon: Two Scenic Routes to Drive
Which road from Portland to Bend, Oregon is best? Both the Route 26 to 97 option and Route 20 are scenic highways with many sights. See photos from each!
“4 Weeks for Every Body” Review: No-Impact Beachbody Exercise Program
HONEST review of “4 Weeks for Every Body” no-impact, functional fitness training Beachbody workout program with Autumn Calabrese: exercise results and problems.
Provincetown, MA Sights: Beauty Around P-Town, Cape Cod
What is it like to visit Provincetown, MA during the March or April “shoulder season?” See things to do and eat in P-town like beaches, brunch, and art alley.
LIIFT4 Results and Review: Beachbody’s Weightlifting and HIIT Program
HONEST review of the LIIFT4 Beachbody weightlifting and HIIT workout program with Joel Freeman, including results, comparisons, and warnings about its problems.
Math Dresses and Pi Shirts for STEM Clothing Fun!
Looking for fabulously geeky STEM clothes? Check out these math dresses and shirts for Pi Day and beyond from the woman-owned clothing company, Princess Awesome
“Job 1” Beachbody Exercise Program with Jennifer Jacobs: a Review
A VERY honest review of “Job 1” Beachbody workout program with a warning, comparison to other exercise plans, positives, results, equipment, and more.
20,000 Used Books for Sale in a Barn in Upstate NY?!
Lover of old and unusual used books? You MUST see these photos of Rodgers Book Barn in Hillsdale, NY, near the border with Massachusetts and the Berkshires!
Bend, Oregon: Why is This Mountain Town So Fun?
Why do people love travel to Bend, Oregon? Learn about its restaurants, hotels, shops, mountains, lakes, river, and cool car culture, 3 hours from Portland.
Beachbody Workouts: READ THIS to Pick the Best Program
Use this easy chart to pick the best Beachbody workouts for YOUR fitness goals! These honest reviews will help you find the perfect exercise plan and motivation