When I first went to college, I was sure that I was going to be a high school history teacher while I worked towards my PhD. That was my plan, and especially at that age, once I had a vision, the blinders went on: It became set in stone. During the summer between my junior… Continue reading Educational Leanings
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Volunteer Victim
When I went through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy final, I managed to secure a coveted incident command job. This meant that my admin skills were drawn upon for the good of the mission. It also meant that I didn't see what was going on outside as part of the actual mock disaster. I… Continue reading Volunteer Victim
Standing out
For the most part, when I was living in England I tried to conform to the local traditions, once I became aware of them. I’m sure I annoyed many a fellow passenger on trains before I realized that I was the only one ever talking to strangers! There were times, however, when I deliberately followed… Continue reading Standing out