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    These Days of the Future

    One of the things I like most about working in academia is this time of year. As much as I hate giving up the freedom that summer offers, the opening of a school year…

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    The Future is Called Perhaps

    I came across the quote in the image above some years ago. Here it is in its entirety, just for context: The future is called “perhaps,” which is the only possible thing to call…

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    Curveballs

    One of the big themes I address on this blog is transition. Throughout our lives, we all have to make changes. Some of those changes we choose: to get married, follow new career paths,…

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    Going Back to College

    Are you thinking about going back to college? Maybe you started at 18 but got sidetracked by one of life’s many unexpected turns. Maybe you didn’t start at all, but now you’d like a…

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    The Value of Procrastination

    I know what you’re thinking: isn’t this the woman who’s constantly talking about having goals? About following through and getting stuff done? I am indeed. But I am also the woman who has learned…

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    The Facts Are These

    Some time ago, I wrote a post about overcoming imposter syndrome–getting past the fear that “they” will find out the truth about you. You know which “truth” I’m talking about, right? You’re a fraud.…