Friendships are one of the beautiful gifts in life. In friendships you get to cheer on one another and affirm talents they share to impact a community for the better. Along the years together in friendship, you find common interests that deepen your bond and pick up new interests too. My friendships teach me a…

Going through firsts in a new house can be fun. Last year I moved into my first home as Summer was winding down. I was etched with excitement to experience Fall in my new neighborhood where changing foliage had my eyes dancing on brisk morning walks. Each change in season there were small things I…

Did you make tents inside as a kid? The number of times my sister and I searched the house for every bedsheet, blanket, and sleeping bag to build the best tent is countless. The air circulation problem was never resolved, but the fun part was getting all cozy inside the tent and clicking on a…

The three ways I prefer to “spice up” a work commute are: sing, listen, and reflect. For light-heartedness, I crank the best tunes to pump myself up for a day of people interaction. To engage the mind, I select a podcast to listen as a person articulates their perspective on culture, business, or travel. And…

I love to read. Jumping into a fictional story is one of my escape routes when I need a minute to breathe. The character depth built out by the author I feel myself on their journey experiencing fear, pain, and rescue. The last few years, my reading has blended more non-fiction in with my fiction…