There are many blogs I'd like to write, begun crafting in my mind, and even joked about; this, though, was never on my radar. Never did I imagine needing to write about maintaining mental health in the midst of quarantine/social distancing/title of your choosing--because, well, let's be honest, who ever even imagined this would be our life. And yet, here we are. The numbers in my home state are doubling daily. Selfish hoarders are stripping shelves of basic necessities simply

I have the privilege of growing up with four very special grandparents. I'm sure through the course of this blog you'll hear a lot about what each taught me. Tonight, I want to introduce you to Grandpa Berry. Grandpa Berry, my mom's dad, taught me how to appreciate fine music. My brother and I used to spend time with my grandparents in the summer and, either to get us to their house or return us home, they'd drive us in their van. Now, this van was big--but it was also awesom

There is one word that has the power to shut down conversations or breed arguments, to lift people up or push them down, to bring unity or division. One word that has become so distorted since it came into use that those who birthed it would no longer recognize it. One word that should convey truth, grace and hope, yet is now understood to mean hypocrisy, judgment, and oppression. Christian. Yes, Christian. Though I ascribe to the teachings of Jesus and try every day to be gu