Posts – Page 2 – Wheels On Down the Road

Life & Perspective

Thirty-Three Years Later

Disclaimer: What follows in this post contains my thoughts and my recollection of childhood memories. They are 33 years old and may not be the full truth, but they are my truth. I have written about death and loss before.… Read more →

11/03/25
Off the Beaten Path, Poems

Today

There are moments when words come quietly, unexpectedly. This piece came to me on a day when I was reflecting on loss. I thought about those who have loved me. I also thought about those I’ve loved and lost. Grief… Read more →

11/03/25
Life & Perspective

Embracing Change, Creativity, and Consistency: A Personal Reflection

Ever take one of those personality quizzes and think, “Huh…that’s oddly precise”? I recently did. It got me thinking about how I tick. It also made me ponder on how I work, collaborate, and navigate change. Turns out, I thrive on… Read more →

10/21/25
Life & Perspective

What If Columbus Never Found America?

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I find myself wondering: what would the world look like if Columbus had never crossed the ocean? If North America had remained home only to its first peoples, and Europe had never turned west in search… Read more →

10/13/25
Life & Perspective

The Name Between the Lines

A journey from Levi to Alyn it’s about identity, courage, and choosing the name that feels like home. This is how I became more me-shaped. Read more →

10/08/25
Life & Perspective

Forever United: Reflections at Season’s End

A heartfelt reflection on the Minnesota United season—life, love, and loyalty to the game, no matter the distance. Forever United. Read more →

10/05/25
Society & Politics

Government Shutdowns: Why Ordinary Americans Pay the Price While Congress Gets Paid

When the government shuts down, thousands of people go without pay, programs stall, and families struggle all while Congress collects their paychecks. Read more →

10/01/25
Life & Perspective

Coffee, Caribou, and a Dangling Joystick

At Caribou Coffee, my power wheelchair’s joystick bracket ripped clean off the frame. Instead of waiting weeks for a repair, I pulled out some tools and fixed it myself. Turns out, the mechanic streak I inherited from my grandpa and… Read more →

09/30/25
Life & Perspective

When Social Media Follows You to Work

In today’s world, it’s easy to forget an important fact. What we post on social media doesn’t just reflect on us personally. It can also reflect on our employers. Many organizations have policies. Sometimes they even have contractual clauses. These… Read more →

09/28/25
Life & Perspective

Passengers on the Journey: Reflections on Loss and Memory

I’ve come to see loss not as an ending but as part of the fabric of living. Each goodbye—whether to a grandparent, a friend, or even a four-legged companion—stitches another thread into who I am. And the road ahead is… Read more →

09/14/25