The Speechie’s Process
In many parts of Ohio, competitive speech and debate is a sport. I caught the bug my sophomore year where I tagged along with my
April 23, 2019
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Reflections on the Pilgrim Life, Continued
Sometimes the pilgrimage gives you dysentery—Getting sick, like traveling, is a very revealing art It challenges you to rest,To encounter your human limitations And invites
March 22, 2019
Sometimes You Get Stuck in Chicago: 5 Lessons From My Life as a Pilgrim
I detest Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. As a frequent flyer for business, I’m usually good for several stops at O’Hare each year—and the busy-ness, disorganization,
March 13, 2019
The Miracle of Weirdness
I chant to a monkey. No really, I do. I chant to a monkey. There was a time in my life where I never would
January 24, 2019
Let’s Do it Again!
Risks are fucking scary. Even a cursory glance at the most banal dictionary app’s definition makes my spine shudder: to expose oneself to the chance
January 16, 2019
Moving Towards or Running Away?
On the Monday after Thanksgiving eighteen years ago, I ran away to Europe. My addiction and untreated emotional problems left me in a state of
November 26, 2018
Intuition Knows Best: My Introduction to Dancing Mindfulness
Gut feelings and intuition run my life. Always have and always will. I can’t ignore them because they are loud fuckers and do not like
November 6, 2018
My Support of Christine Blasey Ford
I support and believe Christine Blasey Ford and I am in awe of her courage to come forward and speak her truth. It has not
October 23, 2018
A Mindful Path of Trauma Recovery with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
I have experienced significant trauma recovery as a direct result of my training at Gracie University in Torrance, California. My goal is to start a
September 10, 2018