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Growing up in Missouri, I dreaded summertime. Summers in St. Louis were steamy and hot. Just a few minutes of exertion and sweat would drop off my forehead. Trying to play tennis in the mugginess brought on a whole new level of fatigue. But the one thing that I always…
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It can be rough keeping up. You’ve probably heard the term, “Keeping up with the Joneses.” Usually that phrase applies to people buying fancier cars, bigger houses, and more stuff so that they can compete with their neighbors or friends. But I feel like those words have new meaning in…
Continue readingI love the Olympics, especially the winter Olympics. When the Olympics are on television, do not bother me. The only thing better than watching greatness, is seeking to be great. Being a winter sports enthusiast, it’s amazing to immerse myself in two weeks watching the best of the best compete. …
Continue readingOne year ago today, I endured one of the most traumatizing and horrific days of my life. One year ago, I headed off to work in Nederland, only to spend the afternoon in full crisis mode, evacuating our home here in Nederland and ending the day as fire refugees at…
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