I suck at both. I am not sure exactly when this started for me. I was always a pretty independent kiddo within my peer group. Sure, I was very social, since I’m an extrovert, but I also learned through some of my experiences as a child that asking for
Today I wanted to pause from telling you all the things. Instead the focus of this note is to learn more about you, my readers. There are more than 50 of you now subscribed, which still makes me smile every time I think about it. Thank you! I’m interested
When I moved to Oregon from the Midwest, I obviously knew there were mountains. I heard about them. I’d even been told some of the stories about Mount St. Helen’s explosion in 1980 and the devastation left behind for so many who lived here. Additionally, after moving here
This continues to be both hilariously self indulgent and entertaining. I’m back with more alter-ego’s. These took a little more consideration. The archetypes didn’t come as easily in this round. Partially, I think it’s because I don’t identify as strongly with these headshots as I
An Exciting New Phase Oldest Kiddo is headed back to her Sophomore year of college. I just dropped her off on Saturday at her apartment with roomies. It’s a surreal concept, this child-rearing stuff. You give so much time and resource and effort, and if you succeed, they leave
Currently, I'm sitting in my living room, three - no - four days in to a 'weather event' that has dropped about an inch or two of little tiny ice shards. As a former Minnesotan, the fact that I'm stuck in my home over
Staying Positive in a Challenging Job Market Applying for jobs often feels vulnerable, labor intensive and frustrating. Especially when many companies and organizations have their own timelines, hiring processes and communication styles. Submitting an application into the ether without an indication of what comes next can create anxiety, and feelings
I’ve been working on several upcoming essays but none of them are ready, and my brain wasn’t interested in completing a single one of them today. Instead I started this post. I have too many pictures in my phone. A good portion of them are flower pictures. In
But Not for the Reasons You Might Think I am a photographer, even when I haven’t taken pictures for a month. I’m a photographer even when I take thousands of crappy snapshots on my iPhone, instead of utilizing the several cameras that live in my house. I constantly
Capturing my world with my 4x5 Andy Adams from FlakPhoto Digest recently asked his subscribers what first got them into photography. This got me thinking about the origins of my journey as a photographer. I can’t quite remember when it all started for me, I have taken photos for
We all know, have a friend, co-worker, etc who's ALLLL about New Years, the new beginning and the reinvention of themselves. I used to really buy in to all of that as well. While I do still use a new year to get organized and re-prioritize some parts
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Transition and Seaside Escapes This was originally posted in August 2023 on Substack As we eke out the last bits of summer, our older child—affectionately referred to as "Big" by me online —is gearing up to return to campus. Her mission: to collect the keys to her
Change Management
A framework or three I’ve been consulting with Nonprofit organizations for over 15 years. Many of us Consultants, myself included, can be very proprietary about our own “secret sauces” to success with clients. However, I think this can be a detriment to the wider community of consultants and Organizations.
For the last ten years, a topic has been counting around in my brain, looking for an expression via my writing. A subject both personal and expansive, one that delves into the core of identity, societal structures, and the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations. Yet, despite my intent to explore
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And why it ended. When I started in August, I was super excited to enter this space. I found a welcoming, thoughtful, and knowledgeable community almost immediately. To continue my growth, I made some stretch goals for myself to stay motivated, They included but were not limited to: make $500
Destiny's Child Achievement Unlocked Names, those intricate threads that weave our identities, have played a profound role in my life's narrative. From my earliest memories, my name has been both a curiosity and a annoyance, a source of connection and an arena of misunderstanding. Not unique
I love dogs. Not a hugely controversial opinion, in fact this is likely one of the least controversial things I’ll ever write on the internet. Dogs are pretty amazing as a species. I have a long history dog’s from working on dog behavior, training as a grooming for
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When the Normies built all the systems. Like many of us, the pandemic hit with a whirlwind of chaos, fear, and the unknown. But what stood out to me was how much I seemed to be struggling compared to others. It was clear that something was different. We all know
I didn't manage to write as much as I had hoped yesterday, so I'm jotting down my thoughts in real time now. My aim is to have a few different posts in progress simultaneously, as I often find myself needing to revise and refine my work.