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At The Top of My List? Make A To-Do List, Of Course

By Kat Kiefer-Newman Do you make lists? I had a boyfriend long ago who accused me (with dripping superiority) of being a compulsive list-maker. The fact is, though, that while my life would definitely be greatly enhanced through the employment and application of lists, well,...

Where Am I Again?

This morning I was standing in an urban classroom teaching the political ramifications of death for Westerners as viewed through a Japanese lens. In a few hours, I will be.

Why Are They Just Staring At Me

There are days when I wonder why I even got out of bed. In teaching, these days can sneak up on you when you aren't ready for them. For me,.

Ready-Set-Go: The Curtain Goes Up On A New Semester

I rushed around this morning trying to find my nice shoes, print out a copy of my lecture notes, grab the textbook, and wolf down something so my stomach wouldn't rumble. It was the first day of the new semester. I felt equally harried and...