Miriam Hammer
It’s the little (Italian) things in life to love: thoughts from abroad
I stepped out the front door of my apartment on Via Della Mattonaia barely able to contain my excitement. It was my first day abroad in Florence, Italy and I could not wait to explore the city that I was …→
Noticing some strange social dynamics at Upper Dining
After walking up the stairs, you casually peak to your left—across the open gap (and Picasso-inspired cubist photo installation)—to the salad bar, hoping to find a familiar face. Not recognizing anybody you know, you casually hand the dining services employee …→
A winter term reflection
As the halfway point of Winter term approaches, I am slowly beginning to feel the listlessness and irritability sink in. The novelty of being back at school after break is over. The monotony of classes and homework has begun. I …→
In the words of the Piano Man: slow down, you crazy child
Driving in the car a few weeks ago, completely sick of the songs that fill the radio today, I decided to pop a mix that I made in the fall of 2008 into the CD player. Having no idea what …→
How to order the perfect O3 sandwich
Working at the organic café, O3, in Reamer is quite an exciting job. Not only do I get to converse with Yvonne and Suzette for hours on end (those who have met these fun-loving ladies know what I am talking …→
Revitalizing disposable cameras
Alright, I admit that disposable cameras are a thing of the past. I can only assume that when our generation reflects upon the item, faded elementary school snapshots and old summer camp photo albums come to mind (awkward solo shots, …→