Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hot Off the Virtual Press

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

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Hot Off the Virtual Press: What if you could do anything?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

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Exercise Time: Mind or Muscles?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

If you want to write a book, set aside a couple of hours each day during which you do nothing else but work towards that goal.  If you want a lean physique, set aside a couple of hours each day … Continue reading →

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Religion or Race? Pick Your Prejudice

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

I have assembled the below in anticipation of my TedX style talk to Northwestern’s Shepard Residential College on Friday.  In 2008, I opened my American Studies seminar with the JFK and Romney clips.  I find the juxtaposition with King and Obama a … Continue reading →

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Into the Closet

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Last weekend we joined another dual-career couple for dinner and a discussion of comparative closet space.  Conversation quickly veered towards the working woman’s wardrobe crisis.  We know we have clothes in the house, but the struggle to collect them and … Continue reading →

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