Before my first trip to Spain as a study abroad student in 2005, I was warned that the question “Kerry or Bush?” would only be preceded by “What’s your name?”

This year, my coworkers and students have all entered election week with a similar question: “Obama or McCain?” And that...

"Alright then, have fun with your art hangover," Lindsay said before hanging up the phone. I took a deep breath, shutting off my phone and rereading my notes about Tuscany. I was traveling by myself to northern Italy, the result of a cheap flight and the overwhelming need to escape Sevilla.

Erin...

On my first day of class Monday, one of my 15-year-olds, Rachid, asked me, "Caaaaaah, are all teachers in oo-sa so pretty as you are?"

Makes me feel pretty special that little ones are in love with me. Maybe that means they'll listen in class.

Who am I kidding?!