Dating My Family This Summer in Northwest Arkansas

Dating My Family This Summer in Northwest Arkansas

This summer, I’m making it a priority to “date” my family. Not in the traditional romantic sense, of course—but with the same kind of intentionality, excitement, and undivided attention you’d give to someone you’re courting. I want to explore new places, revisit old...
Remembering My Father—and the Weight of Memorial Day

Remembering My Father—and the Weight of Memorial Day

Over the years, Memorial Day has become a weekend for sales, barbecues, and family time. And while those are worthy ways to gather and celebrate life, I can’t help but return to what this day truly honors: the lives lost in service to others—and the weight that...
The Magic of Words: An Evening with Sarah Kay

The Magic of Words: An Evening with Sarah Kay

I’ve followed Sarah Kay’s poetry for years. Her TED Talk, If I Should Have a Daughter, was my first introduction—like so many others, I was instantly captivated. That talk didn’t just spark my love of spoken word poetry; it deepened my appreciation for the power of...