Thinking back to my earliest attempts at personal style, I remember the grunge era. I had a couple of flannel shirts and a few pairs of D...

Reflecting on great moments in my life, I realize that painful lessons are the most indelible.  Therefore when my students cry out "thi...

Whew! What a conference experience~! Sunday, August 10, 2014 *Improv Day 9:00am "From transient to persistent propargyl radicals: Ex...

Today I am writing in a post-vacation conference whirlwind!  It's hard to believe it's already mid-August.  July flew by, for me at ...

I think it's important to set goals.  Awhile back, I set a few big ones: *Finish PhD *Take cross-country bike trip *Write a book *M...

"We do not have a proud track record of flattering female ambition or strength. Short a handful of super-heroines—Wonder Woman, and som...

Today I aimed to solve a very important problem: the full moon view through my cycling shorts!  My husband in his infinite wisdom handed me ...