The Struggle for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 21, 2022One way we fail ourselves and others. The heritage month of my people is upon us once again and I am remembering the post I made several years ago. I highlighted thoughts and concerns I had about how education addresses the celebration and teaching during these months. It’s been interesting observing the increased popularity “diversity & inclusion” messaging has had these past few years. The D&I movement has space in education, corporations, and even small businesses, all prominently displaying their statements, declaring how much they value it in their respective establishments and work culture. While controversies and consumers have essentially…
“Another Life” – Part 2
He dropped his bag on the green chair by the window of his living space and headed to the kitchen. The entire drive home he ruminated about the possibilities this email had presented him. Does he really…
Thoughts and Prayers
I wrote this at 3am after learning about Uvalde. One of those laying in bed moments when you can’t sleep so you grab your phone to document your thoughts. The text is below the video. Our thoughts…
“Another Life” – Part 1
He had never felt so free, so sure. From this great height, everything was so clear. All he had to do was hit “send.” Kyle had been agonizing about this decision for longer than he cared to…
The Pope and Babies
The Pope made [Catholic Circle] headlines recently because of his off the cuff remarks on parenthood. While many clickbait headlines mention “selfish,” I did not hear that exact word in his delivery nor did I hear it…
Baby Banana Pancakes
Excuse my super old and beat up pan, but I just had to show you how absolutely easy these pancakes are. The recipe is simple: 1 egg per 1/4 cup of banana. Make sure to use a…
