When you’re in the final phases of writing your doctoral dissertation, it’s pretty easy to become totally absorbed in your own work and lose perspective on everything else. These past few months, all of my energy has really been focused on finishing my PhD. Sure, I use running as an emotional and physical outlet, but …
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Hands On Rainy New York
Despite the terribly cold rainy weather, Hands On New York Day persevered and so did we — weeding a community garden in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. It’s rare that I get to play in the dirt in the city, so I actually enjoyed using my rain gear today. (I’d like to take this opportunity to give a …