My December to Remember: Round Two

31 days to transform the future with the news stories of my past.

11) i hear you, do you hear me

It's a kind thing to let people speak. It's even kinder to let them finish before it's your turn.

full steam ahead

I'm over here waving my nautical flags, hoping to God they can send a crew to save me.

an update from one of the many rest stops along the way

The only way I can achieve these dreams is to get out there and learn what it means to fly solo.

Care if I talk?

There comes a point in our lives where it becomes necessary to examine our paths. We put every decision we've made up until this point under the microscope in order to assess our next steps. This happens when we realize things aren't working out the way we'd like them to. A drastic change has to … Continue reading Care if I talk? →

Standing up for what’s right

We have a listening problem these days. In a world swollen with big news report after bigger news report, it's understandable as to why that may be. We're swimming in a sea of stories that barely get resolved before the next big tidal wave hits our shores. So we're expected to care about a long … Continue reading Standing up for what’s right →

Me, you, and you should too

Aziz Ansari is the latest Hollywood guy to be thrust under the "Me Too" microscope, after a woman's blistering account of (what I would consider) a terrible date/hookup with him that ended in shame, regret, and a pervasive feeling of violation. I'm not here to minimize whatever this woman went through, nor am I downplaying … Continue reading Me, you, and you should too →

In defense of the indefensible

Happy 2018. The Year of Responsibility is already off to a good start. Sort of. As you may or may not know, YouTuber Logan Paul has been under fire lately for posting a tasteless and shocking vlog from his visit to Japan's Suicide Forest. In the video, which went out to a predominantly teenage fanbase, … Continue reading In defense of the indefensible →

Circling back

I've been out of the loop lately. Nothing is wrong, it's just the holidays leave plenty of time to reboot and renew, and unfortunately for me that comes at the expense of my writing. I have been writing, just not here. And I hope I can change that as the new year begins. I never … Continue reading Circling back →

It’s good being me

Remember when I said Wednesdays were the worst day of the week? Well, maybe they're not so bad after all. I had a great day today. Today confirmed there's a lot of magic I'm working with in my life, and I have to be extra careful that I'm using my powers for good. Sound weird? … Continue reading It’s good being me →