Monthly Archives: December 2011

Fe(a)stivities

A Jewish advisee once told me his connection to his faith came foremost through food.  No matter where he roams, the food upon the Shabbat table looks and tastes the same.  He knows he has found his community whether or … Continue reading

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Hot Off the Virtual Press: Dr. Candidate

http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/university-venus/dr-candidate

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Letting Ourselves Go

via IMDb.com Not long ago, I attended a dinner party that consisted of four men, two skinny women – both older than I, and not-so little me.  Over the course of the evening one slim female managed in different contexts … Continue reading

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