Reflections and connections about trying to live a lighter life.

Reflections and connections about a new poem I wrote for my people. Feelings of gratitude and nostalgia connected to my blood family, found family, and everyone in between.

Reflections and connections about a new poem I wrote inspired by Cory Booker's marathon speech on the senate floor where he repeatedly asked the question, "When is enough, enough?" in response to the MAGA white house and supporters and their full on assault on the American people and constitution.

Now is enough and its time for action...

Reflections & connections about my trip to the Everybody Reads 2025 event and navigating the gutting of the Dept. of Education and how that effects my job, students and community.

Reflections on my trip to the Everybody Reads 2025 Author speaking event and navigating the gutting of the Dept. Of Education and how that affects my community, students and job.

Reflections & connections about my trip to West Coast Baseball League Championship on August 16th 2024, where the Portland Pickles defeated the Wenatchee Apple Sox with a walk-off run in the bottom of the 9th inning. I showed the spirit of a lifetime by racing Dillion the mascot as the infamous Dave's Hot Chicken Guy. Listen to see what happened!

Reflections and connections about the current state of America, being a teacher in this mess, the impact of our new political climate and other thoughts rambling around my mind.

Reflections and connections about a poem inspired by the graffiti writers, taggers and street artists their stories and mysterious lives making art around the city of Portland.