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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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Here We Go Again
I Hate Writing About This, But I Have To I don’t like talking about politics on social media, and I certainly don’t like writing about it here. But this isn’t about politics—it’s about livelihood. I feel like I’ve written this… Read more →
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Left Behind by the Democrats
Over the past few months, I’ve written extensively about the changes unfolding in our government. I’ve also discussed their impact on our communities. There have been drastic budget cuts to Social Security. There is also an urgent need for reform… Read more →
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Squishy Boy: A Love Letter to My Gentle Dog
The other day, I wrote a poem called Ghost in the Wiggles about Dempsey and his lingering spirit. As I reflected on Dempsey’s story, I realized Surley deserved his own tribute, too. Unlike Dempsey, Surley is my “squishy boy”—not because of his… Read more →
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