erikataylor

erikataylor
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Erika is a professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies and mom to two kids (2010 and 2013) plus two cats (2005 and 2019). A Midwestern transplant who has lived in 32 places, she has happily called Fairfield her home for the past 12 years. At work, she directs a program to support first-generation and underrepresented student success in science. In town, she can often be found driving her kids back and forth to their respective sporting events and teams or sitting in a coffee shop using the wifi to get a little work done before pick up. Erika loves spending time enjoying the water, cooking, theater, reading, and hanging out with her husband.
turning 45

On Turning 45

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So today I am turning 45, and I think it is my best age yet. When I was younger, even in my mid-30s, I...
cancer survivor

I Am a Cancer Survivor

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When I introduce myself to new people, I always share different parts of my identity depending upon the situation. I am a mom of...
asian american

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this crazy time when a movement is growing to #StopAsianHate (check out these resources from...
Winning the Vegetable Battle

Winning the Vegetable Battle

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Raise your hand if you struggle to get your kids to eat their vegetables. Yes, I see your hands, and I know that even kids...
surviving winter

Surviving Winter

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I don’t know about you, but every winter, I find myself (and my kids) getting antsy by the end of January, wishing that spring...
black history month

A Different Way to Celebrate Black History Month

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Every February, our nation celebrates Black History Month. This commemoration usually focuses on recognizing and celebrating the amazing and important contribution that Black Americans...
loss of grandparent

Upon the Loss of My Grandmother

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There are so many things that make getting older better. You have grown up, learned what is important in life, and are confident about living...
ninja

How Imaginary Ninja Battles Can Teach Me to Be More Adaptable and Gracious in...

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Today is International Ninja Day, and while some people will celebrate by learning about the history of ninjas (check out National Geographic’s Ninjas Secret...
dairy-free

How a Pandemic Helped Me Love Being Dairy-Free

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So one of my least favorite first-world problems of getting older has been how my metabolism has changed and how I have developed allergies...
covid test

Getting Our First COVID Test

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When my son walked over to me with that sad look in his eyes, without his usual pep and mischievous grin, I started to...