Have you heard about the “swicy” trend? Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like—a beautiful fusion of sweet and spicy, a new sensation ready to take over our taste buds and, honestly, our attitudes too. McCormick is about to launch their limited-edition Aji Amarillo Seasoning in February, and […]
Ernest Hemingway once said, “The hardest lesson I’ve had to learn as an adult is the relentless need to keep going, no matter how shattered I feel inside.” It’s the kind of quote that hits especially hard on a dreary January Sunday morning—the kind where you can almost […]
What makes a good leader? Today marks the birthday of the one and only Dolly Parton, and as I think about her legacy, I can’t help but smile. My mom absolutely adored Dolly, and I grew up hearing her songs, seeing her sparkle, and feeling inspired by her […]
There’s a certain giddiness that comes with making it to Friday. The light at the end of the workweek tunnel, right? You’ve survived the chaos, outmaneuvered the email avalanche, and maybe even remembered to eat lunch once or twice. But just when I’m ready to claim victory over […]
What could you do differently? There’s a song that has been on repeat in my mind lately—“Wish I Knew You” by The Revivalists. The melody wraps around me like a warm blanket on a cold January day, but it’s the lyrics that hit me in that sweet spot […]
Think back on your most memorable road trip. Some people collect stamps. Others collect sneakers. Me? I collect cross-country road trips. I’ve done it six times. Six times, driving from one coast to the other, crisscrossing this wild and wonderful country. I’ve even ventured across Canada, which, by […]
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.” As a psychologist, let me tell you, that quote is the ultimate mic drop for […]
Everyone lives for the weekend. You know, those glorious two days where we’re supposed to kick back, let loose, and forget about the grind. Except… when your body decides to betray you. That’s right, I’m talking about the cruel irony of getting sick on the weekend. This weekend? […]
What is your mission? I’ve written about my mission in life before—community-focused, integrity-driven, with the steady goal of doing right by those who need it most. Guess what? That mission remains unchanged. But, let’s just say the mission file is now a bit more battered, with coffee stains […]
Ah, Valentine’s Day—coming at us in full force right after we barely recover from the holiday madness. Today, as I trudged through a dreary Monday morning, still grappling with the fog of a full work week ahead, I walked past a vivid display of chocolates, teddy bears, and […]
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