Category Archives: Career Journal
The Rosemary Conversation
“Excuse me, you’re the garden teacher?” I turned to a tap on my shoulder, and saw a woman looking at me with what my students and clients called RBF (resting bitch face). I pulled out my headphones, smiled, and asked “Am I … Continue reading
Inside Out Learning to Manage Emotions
Little effort has been made in schools to teach children how to manage their feelings. Schools lay the groundwork for cognitive development, especially in academic areas. But what about emotional development? Proficiency in that is equally important for leading a … Continue reading
Real life Q/A
Do you remember when you learned to write? Do you remember your childhood dreams? I keep a photo on my desk of my childhood self and look at it often, but reading this post made me smile. It’s filled with … Continue reading
Clearing the Hurdles
“The federal government defines homeless children as those lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate night time residence to include those living in shelters, transitional housing, cars, campgrounds, motels, or sharing temporary housing with others.” I recently accepted a consulting position … Continue reading
New Rules for College Financial Aid Accounts
“How should I decide what account to use for a financial aid refund?” Real life moment- if someone asked me what the first word that pops in your mind that described life after college I would say student loan debt … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 