11.2.08(Personal Reflection)

Traveling with No Spare Diapers >

On the tarmac, the pilot announced that our departure would be delayed for over an hour.

8.24.08(Personal Reflection)

Running Red Lights on Deserted Roads >

"C'mon, Mom, you can break the law! There are no cars for miles."

3.2.08(Personal Reflection)

People Need You to Listen >

My mother loved birthdays. As a child I felt wrapped in love by the flowers, the gifts selected with care, and my favorite meal.

7.29.07(Personal Reflection)

Jump In and Get Wet >

Frightened and angry, the camper confessed she had a knife strapped to her leg.

3.25.07(Personal Reflection)

Does Your Team Have Depth? >

It's a bit of a betrayal to women everywhere, but I love watching football highlights.

4.9.06(Personal Reflection)

Just Beyond the Desert >

How many times have I been tempted to give up when I was impatient with the journey or weary of the challenge stretching before me?

10.2.05(Personal Reflection)

The Secret to Surfing >

"What am I doing wrong?" I ask my instructor. He says, "You're falling off."

1.25.04(Personal Reflection)

No Telling What You’ll Buy >

The new Nordstroms was a mere five minutes from my house.

10.19.03(Personal Reflection)

Eye on the Prize >

"Take a step. You can do it," the instructor called out from far below. I was riveted to the pole top at the beginning of the ropes course. This was a bonding weekend for my fellow psychology interns and me, and surely it would be, I thought, if we…

7.14.02(Personal Reflection)

Between Yesterday and Tomorrow >

Lord, between yesterday and tomorrow,
Lies today and all its sorrow;
Please give me help for the journey,
And strength to keep walking.