When its easier to lie
It dawned on me many years ago that a simple lie would stop tedious conversations I didn’t care to have. This sounds much worse than intended. It does. Let me give you some context. A former advisor,...
View ArticleWhen truth is stranger than fiction
After more than 15 hours of traveling, we finally arrived at my parents Cabin in the Woods. Having seen the movie Cabin in the Woods about five times, I had the punch lines down and was ready to play...
View ArticleDo introverts make better comedians?
I think a lot about comedy. Because of my job in Student Activities I’ve literally seen hundreds of comedians (many of whom I consider to be friends). I can honestly say I’ve lost hundreds of hours of...
View ArticleHow I stopped being bothered & started listening
It’s August. I get it. You’re busy. I know you are. We all are. And that’s my rub. I won’t lie. Every time I saw a higher ed person tweet or update their Facebook status about how busy they were, I’d...
View ArticleWhy #Divergent is bad for Student Affairs
On Friday I was lucky to catch a sneak preview of the movie Divergent. This isn’t a review and there aren’t any spoilers here (besides, it was an unfinished print with unfinished effects) but watching...
View ArticleWhy #icebreakers will be the end of Student Affairs
It’s Spring Break… a time of the year where Student Affairs professionals finally get around to doing the things we say we’re going to do all year. For me, that’s cleaning. In cleaning the office...
View ArticleUnravelling the Tank Top Convention
Last night, I was lucky enough to spend time with friends and colleagues. We gathered together at a nearby restaurant and took our spot on the 2nd floor lounge. That’s where we first saw them. It...
View ArticleWhen truth is stranger than fiction
After more than 15 hours of traveling, we finally arrived at my parents Cabin in the Woods. Having seen the movie Cabin in the Woods about five times, I had the punch lines down and was ready to play...
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