July Is My Other Start to the Year

July Is My Other Start to the Year

There are two times of year when I tend to reflect the most: the start of a new year and July, my birth month. The start of a fresh new year is just that, a time to look forward to the next 12 months and reflect on what I want to accomplish. And while I do reflect on...
Winter Lessons and Hopes for Spring

Winter Lessons and Hopes for Spring

Winter has come and gone, and the warmer days are welcomed with open arms. I spent most of this year’s winter season in actual winter, as opposed to someplace warmer like Miami which has been the norm of the past several years. Winter was particularly challenging this...
Reflections on 2024

Reflections on 2024

“I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I’m still trying to figure out how that could be.” – Stephen Chbosky As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with incredible highs and heart-wrenching lows—a true testament to the...