Boundaries, Pringles, and the Magic of Owning My Share
This morning, Kelly and I rolled out our mats on the pool deck at Margaritaville St. Thomas for a yoga session with The Underbelly Yoga led by Jessamyn Stanley. (Side note: if you haven’t experienced her yet, do yourself a favor—life-changing.)We chose a practice about loving our bellies, abs, legs, and lower back, and as
Showing Up When It’s Hard
Vacations are full of magic—swimming with turtles, pizza delivered to a boat, a swim-up taco bar (hello, heaven). But there’s a part of vacation that can make or break everything—the moment when everyone is overstimulated, exhausted, hungry, and no one is at their best.Yesterday, for us, that moment hit in the grocery store.Leo and I
This is Where We Part Ways—Or Walk Forward Together
Dear Friends,This is the first of many letters from us in this space. It is also an invitation—one that asks you to decide if you want to be part of what we’re building or if this is where we part ways.We are done playing by the rules of platforms that exploit, divide, and manipulate. We
The Ultimate Emotional Roller Coaster
Parenting lately? A whirlwind. A full-blown emotional roller coaster. One minute, I’m the annoying reminder machine—“Did you brush your teeth? Clear your plate? Do your homework?”—and the next, I’m the unexpected Lego-building companion of choice. It’s a constant dance between rejection and connection, frustration and deep, heart-expanding love.The eye rolls, the sighs, the ughhhh responses—I
👜 What’s in My Bag? Bookish & Nerdy Finds This Week
This week, my bag is packed with treasures from New York City. Here’s what’s bringing me joy right now:Why I’m Loving It:This graphic novel brilliantly captures the raw evolution of its characters—watching them reveal their true light when shit gets real is nothing short of inspiring. It’s a journey through chaos that reminds us family
Embracing Every Feeling Along the Way
I’m starting to realize that no one ever gets a feeling wrong. Every emotion—whether it’s anger, hurt, jealousy, tiredness, joy, or curiosity—is simply a part of who I am. Even in moments of discomfort, when my lower back is on fire and all I want to do is finish this blog, I know there’s a
Evolve or Expire—What The Andromeda Strain Taught Me About Survival
I used to pride myself on commitment—sticking with it, muscling through. I never found my passion in college, but I refused to quit or redirect. I forced my way through a double major with honors, determined not to "fail." I made my way to the top in medical office management, earning an MBA while working
Monday Review: Triggers, Old Wounds, and Course Correction
We all get triggered. It happens in big moments, small moments, and often when we least expect it. But what if we could recognize our triggers as they happen and respond differently? What if we could turn these moments into opportunities for growth rather than spiraling into anger, shutdown, or regret?Signs of Being Triggered:Recognizing the
Date Night, Self-Love, and the Magic of Both
Last night, under the glow of the full moon, I fell more deeply in love—with my wife, Kelly, and for the first time, intentionally, with myself.Date nights have always been important to us. We try to carve out Wednesday nights to reconnect, but with the chaos of life—holidays, travel, flu season, kid stuff, work stuff—it
Read Banned Books, Defy Censorship, and Refuse to Be Erased
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/07/book-bans-pen-america-censorshipI’m a queer author. Words I never thought would define me—queer or author. And I haven’t taken book banning seriously. It’s been on the back burner
