Archive for February 2023

One of the challenges of this time of the year is just how much is going on. There’s so much to do and so much to keep track of that it can be overwhelming. So, here’s my usual reminder – take time to breathe. Breath and breathing are crucial components of a good yoga class. It…

Last week, the OUHSC College of Nursing held a two-day conference for students, faculty, and staff. There were breakout sessions for students on topics such as resume writing, interview tips, and self-care. There were also faculty panels about the different specialties in nursing and opportunities for future education. But the focus of the event was on…

There are so many wonderful elements to the experience of working on a college or university campus. One aspect is the campus itself. Places to walk or to sit. Places to read or chat. Even a campus that can’t afford a lot in the way of landscaping is likely to have a couple of trees worth sitting under.…

With a title like this you might think I’m writing about the dangers of humor in the workplace – and humor in the workplace can be a bit fraught, but that’s not what this is about. Today’s newsletter topic is by special request and is really about getting me to tell a story on myself.…

When we moved to Austin in 2012 and started house hunting, as most people do, we had a specific list of items we wanted. I wanted to be able to get to the university without getting on either I-35 or Mopac and we needed a yard that would be big enough to support four dogs,…