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  • Happy PRIDE 2026

    Liz and I went to Capitol City Pride in East Village, Des Moines, IA. We had a fantastic time! The parade was fabulous, everyone was friendly, welcoming and joyful. And we got some pretty great swag from Raygun and some of the booths and vendors. Overall and GREAT day! Read more

  • Diverse, Not Divided

    I like my America seasoned. Spicy, even. Why water it down? Why dull it? Make it flavorful. Make it robust. I like my America diverse, not divided. I want an endless array of accents crackling and time honored traditions. Why shouldn’t you be proud of who you are and where you’re from?? I like my… Read more

  • On The Flip Side (Seven, part 2)

    I shared about Felix’s good day, and I truly am grateful when he’s happy. But here’s the part people don’t see. Felix has a total of six adult siblings. He has two grandmas. He has uncles. He has extended family on both sides. And yet when it comes to birthdays, holidays, or just ordinary life…… Read more

  • Seven!

    Yesterday, February 4th, Felix turned seven — and we decided to celebrate in a way that felt a little bigger than usual. Instead of staying home for his usual favorite lunch (pizza, of course), his dad and I took him to Pizza Ranch so he could experience the full pizza-buffet adventure. We knew it might… Read more

  • My Thanksgiving Reflections

    On Thanksgiving, I like to slow down and take a real look at my life — not through the lens of everything that’s happened, but through the lens of everything I have. Gratitude feels richer when it’s rooted in the present, and right now my life is full of things worth appreciating. I’m grateful for… Read more