Today the University of Tampa community mourns the loss of a young lady, Alexa, who was found unresponsive in her dorm room. No foul play is suspected. Somehow that does not explain, or soften, the tragic loss of a young life filled with promise. … [Read more...]
Sister Thappa – The Other Mother – A Repost from the Archives
Originally posted to my blog on September 26, 2013, this still rings true today: I grew up in a British boarding school in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, spending 13 years of my life in those mountains. I lived and studied in that … [Read more...]
Biker Girl
She sat in the front row during a research class, about a decade ago, barely ever speaking. She never really needed to — her work spoke for itself. Rebecca has been part of my life for a very long time. Married to a professional musician, she loves … [Read more...]
Profiles in Brilliance
Frank Sinatra famously said, “I like intelligent women”. I do too. I have been fortunate to be surrounded by women of substance who I admire, who have touched my life in positive ways, and who define excellence in multiple facets of life. For the … [Read more...]