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Wheels On Down the Road

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
Life & Perspective

Why I Applaud Schools for Banning Smartphones (And Why You Should Too)

More schools are banning smartphones, and research shows it’s working. Here’s why I think it’s the right move—and why parents should too. Read more →

09/04/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

When School Safety Plans Leave Students Behind

School safety drills prepare students for the worst—but what happens when those drills aren’t designed for kids with disabilities? I share my own experiences during fire drills, reflect on the recent Annunciation Catholic School shooting, and explore what needs to… Read more →

08/31/25
Life & Perspective

When Your Service Dog Decides to Channel His Inner Dolphin

Service dogs are amazing. They open doors, retrieve dropped items, keep us safe, and make life possible in ways that people don’t always see. But here’s the truth people sometimes forget: even the best-trained working dog is still, at the… Read more →

08/28/25
Life & Perspective

The Tug-of-War Between Thinking and Speaking

Ever felt like your mouth and your brain are in a tug-of-war? That’s me, whenever a sensitive topic comes up especially when it’s not about me directly. I want to say something, but I don’t want to say the wrong… Read more →

08/09/25

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