I have always struggled with how to close emails. "Sincerely" doesn't always fit at work (harsh but true), "Best" or "Cheers" don't seem to fit me or feel pretentious, and "Thanks" isn't always relevant. My fellow URI alums would appreciate that I came very close to using "Have an excellent"*, but the target audience is … Continue reading Finding Closure and a Closing
Keep the Kindness Going
I get to do a lot of people watching on my daily commute as a dedicated bus or T rider, and there is a phenomenon that never fails to pique my curiosity. I have seen long streams of people wordlessly exit a train or bus, looking down or ahead, convinced that their day is so … Continue reading Keep the Kindness Going
The Frustration of the “I”
I'm starting to find the words to express my frustration that escaped me a few days ago when I first tried to write about my feelings about the Boston Marathon. Although I am a relatively recent transplant to this town, it has felt like home to me for years. First as a highlight of intellectual … Continue reading The Frustration of the “I”
21 Ways to Help Yourself Heal
Needing this today. Hoping it helps others as well. Well said, Thought Catalog.
The Heart of a Runner
There exist a great many jokes lampooning the natural desire of marathon runners to talk about their experiences (e.g. "How do you know if someone's run a marathon?" "Don't worry, they'll tell you."). And true to form, there is a pride and an excitement in the running community around this unique accomplishment. I have no … Continue reading The Heart of a Runner
In Praise of the Extrovert
After seeing articles like "Move Over Extroverts, Here Come the Ambiverts" and "Hire the Quiet Neurotic, Not the Impressive Extrovert" this week, some thoughts occurred to me about the associations that are being made about extroverts.Do I wish to champion the cause of introverts? Absolutely. I wouldn't be so reverent of the work that Susan … Continue reading In Praise of the Extrovert
Collaborative Authorship, Part 2: Mask (And Part 1B)
First, I want to thank everyone for a wonderful response to my first question. I was so happy to hear the experiences and thoughts of my friends and colleagues; it dovetailed nicely with some of the writing that I've already been doing. It was exciting and entertaining, inspiring and- most of all- normalizing 🙂 Time … Continue reading Collaborative Authorship, Part 2: Mask (And Part 1B)
The 140 Character Resume
Could you express all that you need to say to get yourself hired in 140 characters? A Wall Street Journal article circulating on LinkedIn earlier this week asked that very question. So many more people are taking to social networks, particularly Twitter, to find employment opportunities and to connect with those in those offices. Is … Continue reading The 140 Character Resume
Humanizing the “Enemy”
I first became aware of the phenomenon in college. As a member of the active and high-profile Student Entertainment Committee, our work as a major programming board was covered with increasing frequency by the student newspaper at the University of Rhode Island, The Good 5 Cent Cigar. As my time on SEC went on, we … Continue reading Humanizing the “Enemy”
Amma Marfo 