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How it began: Finding hope and comfort in the desert

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 This morning, I made myself go for a run. It was a short one around our little corner of Edgewater, just...

Crossing the country & processing change, during a global pandemic

Friday, May 15th, 2020 “I chatted with my friend Dan Overly using voice to text towards the beginning of today’s drive. ... He noted that...

The full story that pictures don't tell

Monday, March 1st, 2020 Arriving back in our apartment in Phoenix last night was completely different than the last time we had arrived...

Humanity & connectedness through the lens of two war-time operas

Friday, March 1st, 2019 (Dear March, come in! - Emily Dickinson) In this rigorous career, it can be difficult to take a step back and...

12 Important Lessons I Learned in 2018

Monday, December 31st, 2018 Hey! I'm back! This whole morning, thoughts have been running through my head as I reflected on a discussion...

Losing our Petit Prince

Thursday, October 25th, 2018 I found out the news about Nathan yesterday from one of our colleagues-turned-family, Nicole. She messaged...

How to sing with a full heart: Friends that help you find yourself

September 17th, 2018 My mom once told me that I get incredibly close (or even blindly attached) to my friends. At first, I was...

"I never thought I'd get to see this"

September 10th, 2018 Here in Phoenix, it’s been a constant 104 degrees Farenheit or more since Scott and I arrived almost a week ago. The...