What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now? I used to believe that if I just tried hard enough, I could fix anything and everything. If I talked loud enough at the broken thing, showed someone's pondering bad choice the better choice, lead by example, thought hard enough at it--that... Continue Reading →
It’s Been Two Weeks…
...since my debut anthology of story-telling poetry, "Strong Heart: A Story of Coming Home," has officially gone on sale and I am just beyond grateful and ecstatic for all the support, feedback, and kindness that's echoed back. Every time a book goes out into the world, it carries pieces of the writer with it—hopes, questions,... Continue Reading →
Coming Home: Strong Heart
Hi there. Long time, no see. It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post—over a year, in fact—and in that time, so much has changed that I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet, rerouting us in ways we never expected, and if I... Continue Reading →
Sunflower’s Story 4
It's a beautiful thing, seeing four generations of the same sunflower that towered over you four years ago. Four years ago, before the pandemic changed our world, back when I had all of my organs, back when I used to travel several times a year and thought I had the path of my future all... Continue Reading →
Spinning Compass
It's just before 5am; I know this because I've been laying awake for hours wishing that sleep would take me, but she hasn't. Somewhere in the distance, a dog barks which stirs the nerves of our new pup. A fussing rustling comes from the large dog crate at the end of the bed and awake... Continue Reading →