North of Ordinary: My Trip to Alaska
It’s known as America’s final frontier, but it won’t be my final visit.
Travel Experiences | August 2025
This is my space to share the journey—outer adventures, inner reflections, and everything that’s shaped me along the way.
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Turning the Page on My Twenties
A personal countdown to thirty becomes a bold challenge for growth, grit, and gratitude—with 30 transformative goals to close out a defining decade.
Oscar at Five: From Puppy to Partner
Let’s celebrate Oscar the Dachshund’s fifth birthday with this heartwarming reflection on loyalty, healing, and the unforgettable bond we share with our pets.
Dear America 2025: My Annual Letter
A thought-provoking reflection on America’s collective memory, civic discord, and the enduring resilience of democracy—written in honor of Independence Day and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
An Annual Effort: Go for Growth
Discover how my yearly annual goal setting process—titled Go for Growth—feeds my own personal growth and pursuits, and the impact I believe the Go for Growth Workbook can make for others.
Assembling the Archives
In this retrospective on nearly four years of work, I take a look back at how my original desire to understand my family’s heritage morphed into a quest to reimagine the way we perform family genealogy.
Gratitude For My Grandmother
With Grandparents Day less than a week away, it’s worth taking pause to recognize my grandmother Mamine while exploring some of her top lessons and advice through the years.
The Magic of Being a Teacher
As students head back to the classroom for a new school year, we reflect on the role, impact, and selfless attitudes of many teachers who work hard to care for the next generation.
The Eighty-Something-Year-Old
On the one-year anniversary of Richard Loomans' passing, we look back at his life and how his story so closely mirrors the strength and experiences of the Loomans family genealogy.