One thousand, eight hundred and ninety-six days. Forty-five thousand, five hundred and four hours. Two million, seven hundred thirty thousand and two hundred forty minutes. One hundred sixty-three million, eight hundred fourteen thousand and four hundred seconds. Four ways to break down the time that has passed since the night that changed my life forever.... Continue Reading →

Black Lives Matter. Never in the English language have three simple words been so fully loaded and evoked such a wide range of reactions. For Black and Brown people, this is a plea to have others acknowledge our value and recognize the disparities that exist within society, from the mundane to the extreme. For some... Continue Reading →

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 The distinction between being religious and being spiritual is one that has become clearer in recent times. The exposure of various scandals within religious organizations, including the sexual abuse issues prevalent in the Catholic church and other denominations,... Continue Reading →

(Updated on 05/27/2025) Robin Williams. Chris Cornell. Chester Bennington. Kate Spade. Anthony Bourdain. And, most recently, Stephen 'Twitch' Boss. News of a celebrity who commits suicide is at once shocking and incredibly sad. These are people who have often reached the pinnacle of success in the eyes of anyone on the outside looking in; they... Continue Reading →

This past week, Facebook has lit up with scores of women posting two words: 'Me Too'. This is a viral project to demonstrate the extent of sexual abuse experienced by girls and women, and to show that people from all walks of life are affected by this. I think that it was sparked by the... Continue Reading →

Today is September 21, 2017. This date is significant in my life due to three major events: A proposal. A glimpse of the future. A breakthrough. In short, September 21st is a wonderful day. Let me tell you what each of the above things refer to, and explain what makes each of them an event... Continue Reading →

I originally shared the following story with my friends on Facebook back on August 20, 2016. Since I'm taking you along on this journey, I thought it would be a good place to start. In the summer of 2012, my husband, Erik, and I moved our family from Seattle to New Mexico. As we settled... Continue Reading →