A Few of My Favorite Things, #6: Notre Dame Band Videos
A few favorites from YouTube, for your enjoyment… From my fourth year—I was one of the piccolos in the tip of the rocket/moon landing capsule:
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Erin is a writer, editor, cradle Catholic, and incurable daydreamer. By day she works in book publishing; by night she teaches catechism to middle schoolers, volunteers with the Sisters of Life, watches every video of the Notre Dame marching band in existence, and becomes way too invested in March Madness. She has been involved with the Frassati Fellowship since moving to NYC in 2014.
A Few of My Favorite Things, #5: Podcasts
I listen to a lot of podcasts. Having something to listen to in the background while I work usually helps me to focus, depending on the kind of task I’m working on. Here are some of my favorites: Human Interest/Storytelling The Moth I started listening to The Moth while I was in college and quickly became… Read More A Few of My Favorite Things, #5: Podcasts
A Few of My Favorite Things, #4: Billy Joel
The music of Billy Joel was one of the staples of my parents’ (limited) collection of cassettes and CDs, and thus it had a huge influence on my own musical tastes. I grew up listening to “The Ballad of Billy the Kid,” “Say Goodbye to Hollywood,” and (of course) “Piano Man.” I can’t really pick a favorite… Read More A Few of My Favorite Things, #4: Billy Joel
A Few of My Favorite Things, #3: Chicken Fingers
So this is something I’ve mostly had to give up after being diagnosed with a gluten allergy. But! Applegate does make gluten-free chicken tenders, which I do indulge in fairly often. Growing up, when we would go out to eat, I would order chicken fingers every time. I begged to go to Colonial Williamsburg for… Read More A Few of My Favorite Things, #3: Chicken Fingers
A Few of My Favorite Things, #2: Good Poetry
I love reading poetry, and some of my favorite poets are Yeats, Eliot, and Auden. In college I took a class on Modernist poetry and fiction, and I really enjoyed reading some of the World War I–era poetry we discussed, like Isaac Rosenberg’s “On Receiving News of the War” and Wilfred Owen’s “Dulce et Decorum Est.” The poetry from that period speaks… Read More A Few of My Favorite Things, #2: Good Poetry
A Few of My Favorite Things, #1: Flying on Planes
In an effort to write more often here, I’m going to come up with 30 short posts of things I love, things that put me in a good mood and help me feel better about life, the universe, and everything. These will be listed in no particular order, just a somewhat-random collection of things that… Read More A Few of My Favorite Things, #1: Flying on Planes
Over at Ignitum Today: Waiting for Pentecost
There is a difference between willpower and passion. You can learn all the rules of basketball and put all your effort into being the best on the court, but if you don’t truly love the sport, you’ll only go so far before burning out. You can memorize scales and learn all the rules of music… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: Waiting for Pentecost
Over at Ignitum Today: St. Bridget
Bridget was born half princess, half slave—and what a fitting description this is for our human condition. From her humble origins, she strove toward virtue and goodness and elevated herself to the level of sainthood. She broke free from the slavery that her mother endured, and she turned away from her father’s self-centered lifestyle and… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: St. Bridget
7 Quick Takes: INFP theme songs, bracket champions, and studio DJs
Linking up with Kelly. —1— Life at the office is mostly back to normal after the building collapse on our block. Still no heat or hot water, but I really can’t complain too much—at least it’s finally spring. There’s lots of construction/excavation going on outside, and the office is still barricaded off, but the barricade… Read More 7 Quick Takes: INFP theme songs, bracket champions, and studio DJs
Almost a corner office
Today was my first day back in the office after the gas explosion and building collapse two weeks ago. I was home sick when it happened, and I’d been working from home since, while the office was being thoroughly cleaned of dust. I have never been more grateful for a head cold than for the one that… Read More Almost a corner office
work in progress 