Hindsight is 20/20: Staying Intentional During the Unknown
As we continue to navigate a less “new” and more “normal” normal, it’s important to stay mindful as we round the corner into fall. The days that once dragged on in March are now flying by in September. For better or worse, spending so much time social distancing has given me time to reflect on […]
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Running in the Time of COVID-19
In late January, a friend who was an avid runner suggested I run a half marathon with him. I initially balked at the thought. I deduced that it would take me over 2 hours if I kept a pace I was comfortable with, and at that point I hadn’t run more than 2-3 miles ever. […]
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Starting a Career in the New Normal
Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This was my first day as an account coordinator at Grisko. I took the elevator up to the sixth floor of the Wrigley Building, hopeful and ready for the challenges that lie ahead. This was eight business days before we started working from home. Every day, we are adapting to this […]
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Urban Hillbilly Elegy
I grew up in a small town in the Appalachian mountains surrounded by close friends and family with strong political opinions rooted in religion. I pulled up stakes years ago but many of my loved ones are still back home and still hold dear to the very conservative political opinions of the religious right. Over […]
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Time For Change
The young boy, looking small but sharp in his suit, recounted how police officers stopped his mother for a supposed traffic violation, berated her, traumatized her and then sent her on her way. With painful earnestness he asked the panel, “Why? Why would they treat my mom that way? She didn’t even do anything wrong.” […]
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