Life Transitions

Dancing Queens: A Mamma Mia Memory Lane

Editor’s Note: This post is part of my ongoing Mamma Mia journey. To see where it all began, check out Mamma Mia! The Party at the 02, London, All The World’s A Mamma Mia Stage, and No Sad Songs with Mamma Mia! When Words Fail, Pictures Sing If it’s true that pictures speak louder than… Continue reading Dancing Queens: A Mamma Mia Memory Lane

Finding Extraordinary

College Tours: The Wine-tasting Experience of Higher Education

Picture this: You’re dressed in your Sunday best, clutching a college brochure, following a backward-walking guide across perfectly manicured lawns, nodding thoughtfully as phrases like “holistic admissions process” and “vibrant student community” wash over you. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever been on a college tour, you’ve essentially participated in the wine-tasting experience of higher education.… Continue reading College Tours: The Wine-tasting Experience of Higher Education

Legend Making

Standing Ovations: A Wonderful World of Legends

Standing Ovations are a shared experience of appreciation in sports and theater—that moment when something is so exceptional that you can’t help but jump to your feet with tears in your eyes and a glow in your heart. Consider this your seven-minute standing ovation! A girl is blessed when she can give a seven-minute standing… Continue reading Standing Ovations: A Wonderful World of Legends