It was a humid, blistering summer afternoon. I had been tasked with pricing clearance items outside on the garden center patio, and I felt like a swamp demon within two minutes of beginning my task. As I wiped the sweat from my brow, I noticed a regular enter the garden center gates. So, I put my equipment down, made eye…
Author: Meredith
#SundaySnapshot Purity
#Caturday Pillow Pet
#FoodieFriday Gluten Free Tiramisu
The biggest issue with making tiramisu gluten free is the ladyfinger layer. Although you can purchase ladyfingers online, the prices aren’t exactly enticing for a similar batch of dessert. So, I started at the bottom — literally. To get started, I searched for gluten free ladyfinger recipes. The first recipe I happened upon had the incorrect flour to egg ratio,…
#ThankfulThursday Vacation Week
I just completed my second semester as an adjunct professor, which was also my first semester being in charge of grading. I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue my career and develop my skills as a professor. Additionally, I picked up two classes for the summer semester, so I’m also thankful for the continued employment that allowed…
#WordlessWednesday Wisdom
#SundaySnapshot Happy Mother’s Day
#Caturday RIP O’Malley
#ThankfulThursday Teaching Online
At the beginning of this semester, only one of my classes was completely web-based, while the other two were only web-enhanced and met in person once a week. However, the spread of COVID-19 forced educational institutions to shift learning to the digital realm — aka, into my comfort zone. As such, all three of my classes became online classes halfway…