Thanksgiving, for me, used to be filled with happy memories and laughter, but now it comes with dread and hesitation.
Thanksgiving is the first long-ish break before you’re home for a month in the winter. Quality time is definitely important.
Twelve percent of U.S. private-sector workers have access to paid family leave through their employer, according to the U.S. Department of Labor website. While Ithaca College is part of this 12 percent, some faculty on campus said they wish there were clearer guidelines regarding parental leave.
Healthy, Unconditional Love
I write a lot about relationships on this blog—but I mostly focus on what to look for, spotting negative behaviors, and expectations you should have.
Me: “Grandpa! Do you want to try some cookie dough?”
Grandpa: “You’re not supposed to eat raw cookie dough.”
Me: “There’s no eggs in it.”
Grandpa: “What’s wrong with eggs?”
Me: “Grandpa, eggs are the reason why you aren’t supposed to eat raw cookie dough.”
While I’m on the march, I want to focus less on the material world and more on the finer things; nature, friendships, music, making a difference in my world, and my personal development.
A Trumansburg couple adopts military service dog, Bubba, and learns about the sacrifice of service dogs.
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Junior softball player Sam Bender talks about her life as an IC Bomber. See everything the softball team has given Sam throughout her three years at Ithaca and how she feels about its dynamic.
Senior Kyle Riether is the captain this year for Ithaca College men’s tennis. Although coming back from injury, Riether tells of his determination to make this last year on the team his best.