I have decided (after many conversations with my family) that it was time for me to return to school and pursue my graduate degree. For
My Favorite Fall Flavors
It’s pumpkin seed season! While I love seeing the trees change their colors, one of my favorite things about fall is all the different fall
Watching Scary Movies During Halloween
Some people might find me weird but honestly, I don’t like scary movies, Like, I don’t care for them at all. It’s not because the
Working on Self-Improvement
September is self-improvement month. I guess it gives us time to reflect on how we’re doing with any goals that we have made in the
Assistive Technology and Personal Use
Recently, I had a friend who needed a piece of assistive technology as a reasonable accommodation at work. They were met with a huge amount
Traveling to Chicago
Now that COVID-19 has calmed down somewhat, it felt okay to take a trip. My birthday just passed so I figured I go to Chicago
Career Advice from My Kindergarten Self
“If you could be anything you want when you grow up, what would you be?” my kindergarten teacher asked us. That’s easy, I thought. I
Disability Mentoring
On September 23, 2021, I had the honor of speaking at Priorities for Advancing Inclusive Mentoring: A Community Briefing, a virtual community briefing hosted by
Family Summer Fun
Summer is almost over and I had an amazing summer with my great nieces. I come from a big family. I have seven siblings and
Vacationing in Egg Harbor, WI
Every year for the last 60 years, my family has visited a place called Alpine in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. It’s a quiet place, right on
The JC Penney Store
I live in a beautiful little town located in southwestern Wyoming called Kemmerer. Now most people can’t even pronounce Kemmerer right. The correct pronunciation is
Discovering Wheelchair Sports
Over the summer, my family and I tuned in to the Olympics. Experiencing the highs, lows and suspenseful competition was extremely enjoyable. During the many