Photo credit: Elena Six, who has fallen in love with my camera much to my delight! As I head into 2017 I've spent a fair amount of time reflecting on 2016. I've always been one to set some intentions or goals for the year ahead, and I really enjoy the self-reflection that goes … [Read more...] about Looking Back, Looking Forward: What Worked for Me in 2016
My Print Debut
While you're out and about this week, do me a favor. If you spy a snazzy looking Sports Illustrated with Khalil Mack on the cover, pick it up and turn to page 60. Recognize anybody? I'm beyond thrilled to have a piece in the The MMQB issue of Sports Illustrated. You can … [Read more...] about My Print Debut
The Beauty of Egg Roll Season
You can smell them before you see them. It’s the fragrance of carbs hitting hot oil. But underneath the ubiquitous deep fried smell that goes hand in hand with an outdoor market or fair in the summer, there’s something else. An exotic smell that you don’t usually expect when you … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Egg Roll Season
Hello Again
Well, hello there. How are you? Let me just dust the chairs around here, open the windows and let some fresh air in. It's been awhile since this little corner of the internet has seen any activity. I did what I said I would do and I took a little summer vacation ... and it was … [Read more...] about Hello Again
When a Marriage Grows Up
Mike and I celebrated 19 years of marriage this week, the same age we were when we first met. It wasn't love at first sight, and we didn't marry our best friend, but dammit - we make a good team. If our marriage was a person, it would be an adult now. It could drive a car, vote, … [Read more...] about When a Marriage Grows Up