Keeping It Realism

Kathy shares the stressful nature of a thesis defense and an eye exam. It seems one is surprisingly much easier to fail.

Kathy's research for her thesis may be over, but her latest research has her scared out of her mind. Hopefully next week's trip to Australia won't be a realization of everything she's been reading.

As Kathy finishes writing her thesis this week, she finds that different Champaign venues feed various parts of her soul.

Elevators continue to remain fascinating, but unfortunately it looks like we're all plummeting down a big shaft. Luckily, thanks to some quick thinkers, we still have fire.

Living like a rockstar has really dumbed Decker down. Here's a brief look inside the messed up head of this local woman.

This week, the city of Madison offers multiple opportunities for Kathy to challenge today's social norms.

Leaving behind youth's follies and focusing on her new ability to get whatever the hell she wants, Kathy successfully copes with being yet another year older.

Throwing down with the girls after a family vacation helps keep the universe balanced. Unfortunately, sometimes bean burritoes and chronic coughs interfere with the big plan.

The family vacation to Hilton Head was a smashing success, thanks to Disney's lively staff and a steady stream of booze.