Seven-and-a-half hours. That's how much time I've invested packing one duffel bag. And that doesn't even tally the number of hours I've mentally hemmed and hawed over what makes the cut. For months, the gaping yellow maw of an off-brand waterproof duffel has been making wide-mouthed jabs at my inability to curate a shortlist of…
Njuta
Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be applied to every area of life. (back cover, Njuta by Niki Brantmark) I love being in the woods. As a kid I would go outside immediately…
Salty
"Submit Grades" — black, pixelated, sans serif font on a light grey button reminiscent of Windows 98 (I recognize the irony that this OS is older than my students). I click the button, hoping for some sort of confetti-free celebration to erupt from the overhead speakers, or at least across my computer screen. No such…
