Pixel's Planet

Routine can be comforting. Predictable. Safe. But sometimes, the routine is exactly what needs to change.

This week, we exercised one of our most powerful rights as Americans. We voted. We made our voices heard. And now comes the responsibility of holding those we elect accountable.

In this episode of Pixel’s Planet, I reflect on the routines that keep us grounded, the ones we desperately need to break, and the hope that comes when we remember that we have the power to change things.

And yes, the dogs still need feeding, the cats still need tending, and the coffee still needs making.

Some routines are worth keeping. Others are worth fighting to change.

Citizenship is more than a piece of paper, a birthright, or a privilege. It is a responsibility.

Years ago, I had the honor of witnessing people become American citizens. Those experiences shaped what citizenship means to me—and why I believe our voices matter now more than ever.

On this Election Day, I’m reflecting on the rights we share, the responsibilities we carry, and the power of a single vote.

Speak. Rise. VOTE!

Weaving fabric is just a metaphor for the glorious diversity of our community.

 A scar, a disability, an unusual body, a face or voice or way of moving that catches our attention. We notice the difference before we notice the person.  Those flaws within ourselves that we're so conscious of, our worth does not rest on another's response. We do not have to compensate for the things that make us different. Our uniqueness speaks for itself.

How often do we look at someone without really seeing them? We assume. We decide. We move on.

And sometimes awakening is simply realizing how much we’ve missed.

What happens when we choose gentleness—in how we see others, how we respond, and how we move through the world? Sometimes the softer touch is the stronger one. It starts with yourself.

How well do we really know the people we love—and how much of ourselves do we allow them to know? A story about perception, intimacy, and the distance between what we see and what we know - about others and ourselves.

Where do we belong—and how do we know when we’ve found our people? In this first episode of Pixel’s Planet, I explore belonging through family, friendship, rescue, community, and the unexpected places we find connection along the way. Some places are permanent. Some are only stops along the journey. Both are meaningful.