From backroad detours and toothbrush mishaps to a college pickup reunion that made every mile count. This post is part of my Reunion Series—a collection of stories exploring the winding roads (literally and emotionally) we travel to reconnect with the people we love. In this chapter, I’m diving into the college pickup reunion—that bittersweet, often chaotic road… Continue reading A College Pickup Reunion: The Unplanned Route Home
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
Driving with my daughters from Pennsylvania to Nashville after Christmas break got me thinking. You know how road trips are. We passed through lots of slow downs, and many playlists, five states and drove through sunny skies, heavy rain, and fog, and somehow the car made it to the music city. Now ask me how… Continue reading What I Wish I Taught My Daughters
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