The last time I was in the same room with my grandpa was nearly 5 years ago. Plane rides are not particularly convenient for 90-year-olds or those reliant upon a wheelchair, so the fact that he lived in Florida meant…
With the 2010s now in the rearview mirror, I compiled my “top five” from the past decade across a variety of subjects. Last time I shared my top books and quotes from the 2010s. Today I’m sharing my top moments,…
As the 2010s wrap up this month, I have been reflecting on the past decade and all that has transpired. I have been compiling lists of what I have read, what has inspired me, and what I want to focus…
It never fails around this time of year. Every person I talk to seem to have the same question: “Are you excited for the holidays?” I’m never exactly sure how to answer. In this current season of life, a holiday…
Do you ever wonder why you were put on this earth? For years I was convinced my sole purpose was to make much of myself. All of my energy went toward that goal. I knew if I worked hard enough…
“Are you moving your hand?” Stephanie asked as she shot up out of her chair. I had been staring intently at my left hand resting on the armrest of my wheelchair, squinting my face in an attempt to move it.…
What if I had been born a thousand years ago, a hundred years ago, or even 50 years ago? Without the use of my arms and legs, I don’t know what I would possibly even be able to do on…
Where did everyone go? Were readers bored? Was I not offering anything of value? Was I really off the grid for that long? After returning from a lengthy absence from writing earlier this year, I was not sure what to…
My college roommate and I were convinced our idea was about to rake in millions. FetaPic: Say cheese. Win cheddar. A photo sharing site with financial incentives mixed with a wordplay on a variety of cheeses. Who wouldn’t want to…
Last fall I wrote about the one thing I will remember every time I hear the name Brett Kavanaugh. Despite the fact that there was nothing political in my words, a few people still managed to get riled up and…
