The DIY trend of the past few years (proliferated by Pinterest) likely began with an honest motive: the collective realization that handmade items can be beautiful, meaningful, and ingenious. Or maybe people discovered how fulfilling “making” can be. Yet, the more DIY tutorials I read–from making homemade yogurt to weaving lawn furniture–the more I’ve realized […]
Read MoreIn college I came across a book called Why You Can’t Be Anything You Want to Be. I never read the book (I was busy not reading my assigned college texts) but the title–and its implications–shifted the ground beneath me. Unlike most college freshmen, I knew what I wanted to major in (Journalism), yet even […]
Read MoreA few months ago, I had the opportunity to hear Cheryl Strayed speak as a part of the local university’s lecture series. I had read her bestseller Wild and although I didn’t love the book, I still appreciated the story. I should say, I did like the book. “Love” is a word I use sparingly with […]
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