What do you think when you see people with a gun holster at their hip? How about a shirt that reads, "I've had 27 abortions"? What about someone with a MAGA hat, or pronoun pins? How about a young man with pants sagging down to his knees? Or the young woman whose breast and butt... Continue Reading →
Boring Stories Through A Rose-Colored Lens
When I look at my life, it hasn't played out the way I expected. I never expected to become chronically ill, nor to meet the love of my life but not be able to marry (at least yet). I never expected to be paying property taxes and HOA dues while living with my in-laws, nor... Continue Reading →
4 Lessons Learned In 4 Years Of Management
At the start of October, I will be celebrating four years as a department manager with my current employer. As with any job, the experience has been filled with ups and downs. In that time, people have filed in and out of my office, and countless projects have flowed through my hands. Considering the milestone,... Continue Reading →
The Importance Of Patience In Facing Chronic Illness
How do you to live life to the fullest when your health limits everything you do? How do you cope with waiting for some relief when, in reality, there's no reprieve in sight? There are no easy answers to these questions. The mounting unknowns become overwhelming as symptoms worsen in spite of rest, medication, and... Continue Reading →