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Out of My Mind and Back Into My Memories
Why This Story Hit So Hard About a month ago I watched the movie Out of My Mind on Disney+. Afterward, I decided to go back and read the book. I’m so glad I did. You know what they say… Read more →
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From Poster Child to Invisible Adult
Growing Up Disabled in a World Obsessed with Cute When I was a kid, people thought I was adorable. I had chubby cheeks, a bright smile, and Cerebral Palsy. That last part, my disability, somehow made me even more “inspiring”… Read more →
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Somewhere Wet and Windy
The Walk Begins This is your on-the-ground correspondent reporting live from the storm zone—also known as my neighborhood sidewalk. It all began innocently enough. I had just finished my coffee. I was strolling home with Surley, my loyal service dog.… Read more →
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Where I Write: My Favorite Coffee Shops for Creativity and Caffeine
I love sitting in local coffee shops to write. I’m fortunate to have so many great spots within walking distance of my home. Each spot has its own vibe. Each has a reason for becoming a favorite. Here are just… Read more →
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Redrawing the Map
This post grew out of a writing class assignment. We were asked to draw a map of my childhood neighborhood. Then we had to tell a story about it. What emerged was not a single story. It was an exploration… Read more →
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The Story of Me: A Life in Songs
A few months ago, I shared on Facebook about my dream band. I am not the lead singer. Instead, I am the mastermind behind an all-star lineup of incredible musicians. I also created a set list: a musical journey through my life.… Read more →
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A Revolution Remembered: 250 Years After the Shot Heard ’Round the World
On April 19, 1775, British troops marched toward Concord to seize weapons. What they found instead was resistance. Ordinary farmers and tradesmen—Minutemen—stood their ground at Lexington. A single shot rang out. No one knows who fired it. But that one… Read more →
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More Than Qualified, Still Overlooked: One Disabled Worker’s Truth
Despite years of experience and a strong work ethic, finding a job as a person with a disability often means hitting invisible walls. Here’s my story—and the stats that prove it’s not just mine. Read more →
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The Cost of Loyalty: What It Takes to Be a Season Ticket Holder
I wasn’t planning to write this today. I sit here and look out at the dreary Minnesota sky. I know there’s a significant chance I won’t attend tonight’s Minnesota United FC match. I felt like I needed to put some… Read more →
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Holding Onto Love: A Reflection on Loss and Love
I’m sitting here writing my next story when Wherever You Are by my friend Ellis starts playing in my ears. Just like that, memories flood my mind. They are the people who have passed on and left this world. “I’m… Read more →
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