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Returning to In-Person Work
After 15 months of working from home, I am finally transitioning back to in-person work at my office. For the time being, I plan to
My Infatuation with Graffiti
When I was a kid, I always had a knack for drawing on things. They weren’t necessarily good pictures. I just knew I liked to
Hitching a Ride at iLevel®
Summer is one of the most enjoyable times to be outside and attend events. It’s a time where we get together with our friends and
Why we Celebrate Father’s Day
Every year, we celebrate Father’s Day. It’s interesting because Father’s Day is recognized as a holiday in our country but I realized I don’t really
My Identity
After I got blown up, my whole world changed. My identity as a soldier went away because I really wasn’t a soldier anymore. I had
A Life at iLevel®
My time at Quantum® started with a wedding and ended with a funeral. I do not remember much of the past year and a half,
Learning How to Deal with Stress
At some point in our lives, we have had to deal with a stressful situation. Stress can be the most overwhelming feeling. You may be
Disabled Women in History
Not all disabilities are visible and many influential people in the world have both visible and invisible disabilities. I want to highlight Ms. Fannie Lou
When Kids ask About My Power Wheelchair
Kids are great. They’re intuitive and always interested in and fascinated by the world they live in. It’s funny how different kids react and interact
To Vaccinate or Not
One of the most famous dialogues that we all know is “To be or not to be…” It is questioning the value of life and