How Dreams Change as You Get Older
The things you chase in midlife look nothing like what you wanted at twenty.
Teaching
Lessons learned from the classroom, the daily grind of teaching English, and the brief moments of connection that make it all worthwhile.
When Does Gossip Cross the Line? (And Why We Love It Anyway)
A student spotted me with a female friend and called my boss. Assumptions followed immediately.
The Old Dog’s New Trick: Using AI to Get My Life Back
AI can be a brilliant editor. Let it become your author and you’ll sound like everyone else.
When You’re Great at Your Job But Awkward at Office Parties
Confident in front of 30 students. Hand me a beer at a party and I completely fall apart.
The Quiet Practice of Being Grateful
Some mornings at 4am, walking to 7-Eleven, I just quietly acknowledge that I have enough today.
