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Life & Perspective

What Do You Want Your Story to Say

The sudden passing of someone I once knew got me thinking about what I’d want my own story to say. So I sat down and wrote my own obituary. It’s harder than you think. Read more →

04/25/26
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

You Only See a Snapshot: That’s Not Enough to Judge

You only get a glimpse. A moment. A snapshot of someone’s life. Before you judge a disability family for their choices. Read more →

04/12/26
Life & Perspective

That First Sip

It started as a quiet Saturday morning, a cup of coffee, and a splash of Irish cream. That first sip was divine — and then it went to my head. What followed was a reflection I wasn’t expecting. Read more →

03/28/26
Life & Perspective

Training for a New Winter Olympic Game (Apparently)

Winter has officially came back to Minnesota which means one thing: absolutely nothing is predictable. This morning, I confidently took the dog down the driveway for his usual morning bathroom break. The descent? Smooth. Controlled. Graceful, even. I briefly considered… Read more →

02/19/26
Life & Perspective

Dempsey: Where It All Began

Wow, it’s been eight years since I met you. Some days it only feels like yesterday. It’s strange how certain moments stay so sharp in your mind. Moments you won’t ever forget. Even if you forget the exact date once… Read more →

02/12/26
Life & Perspective

When Social Media Was Different

Social media has changed, and not for the better. With everything going on in the world right now, I have been thinking a lot about social media. I have been reflecting on what it was meant to be and what… Read more →

01/14/26
Life & Perspective

A Personal Anthem for the New Year

As I enter a new year, I am realizing how important it is to have an anthem. Not a resolution. Not a slogan. Something steadier than that.For now, 2025 and 2026 are sharing the same anthem: Tubthumping. The last few… Read more →

01/08/26
Life & Perspective

Still Becoming, Still Moving Forward

A Season of Reflection I know I have not written in a while. The end of the year is always been difficult time of year for me. It is a season of reflection, whether I want it to be or… Read more →

12/26/25
Life & Perspective

A Thanksgiving Day’s Journey

The Thanksgiving day is winding down. The last traces of warmth linger in my home. I find myself reflecting on everything today held. There’s a special kind of quiet at the end of a holiday. It is the soft exhale… Read more →

11/27/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

When the Season Shifts

When I first became a soccer fan, I never thought much about the weather. It was just part of the experience. The game and I have evolved. I’ve started thinking about how changing seasons shape what accessibility really means for… Read more →

11/12/25

What Do You Want Your Story to Say

That First Sip

A Personal Anthem for the New Year

Still Becoming, Still Moving Forward

A Thanksgiving Day’s Journey

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