Let’s Talk About That Bulldozer’s Pronouns
September 9, 2025Sample Children’s Story: Little Drill was super excited for his very first day at school. He wanted to work hard just like his older brothers had. His friend, Crane Truck, was already in the class and loved it! Crane Truck liked to play with Sparkle and Shine, two shoes who were sisters. In the morning, they all sat down to color. Little Drill opened his bag, took out his box, picked out his blue crayon, and began to sketch on his paper–when suddenly his crayon broke! Oh no! In the tranquil pages of children’s literature, where excavators and crane trucks…
Juneteenth: Celebration or Reminder of Unfinished Business?
/ June 19, 2024Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of slavery, despite the Emancipation Proclamation being issued two years earlier. President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth into law June 17, 2021, establishing…
On Grief pt.1 of too many
/ September 1, 2025When we lose someone we love, the pain we feel is a testament to the depth of our connection. It’s a paradox; the very love that once brought us joy now leaves an ache in our hearts…
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…
“Another Life” – Part 2
/ July 15, 2022He 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
/ June 12, 2022I 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…