Like millions, I admire Martin Luther King, and I love a good quote by him. He was such a great speaker and writer that it is hard not to be moved by his words. But I don't want to simply be another white person sharing a quote from King on MLK Day. I do believe... Continue Reading →
Top Tips for Making the Most of Your First Conference
Excited to be heading to Seattle for Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ICON conference tonight! Going to ICON, or any conference, for the first time? Here are my tips for going to any conference and making the most of the experience: ✔️ What is your goal for the conference? Know what you want to... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Being Single
Shout out to all my singles! As a chronically single person, I know that Valentine’s Day can be a hard day. Just remember that your worth is NOT dependent on if you have a significant other and don’t believe everything you see on social media. Recently I have been reflecting on how lucky I am... Continue Reading →
How The Cask of Amontillado Inspired My Love for Literature
"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge." It would be that opening line that would influence my life. I was in 8th grade literature class and we were reading and learning about Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Cask of Amontillado.... Continue Reading →
2024: A Year of Renewed Hope
2024 was a good year for me in a while! And because it was a good year it has given me a renewed sense of hope. For the past couple of years I have really been focusing on my mental health. During the pandemic I started to notice my anxiety and depression come back stronger.... Continue Reading →
Practicing Gratitude
A couple of days ago, in the United States, was Thanksgiving. It’s a holiday that most people spend by reflecting on what they are most thankful for. Right now I am most thankful for my health. This past year was a struggle for me, especially my mental health. I spend most of last year focusing... Continue Reading →
Death Anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe
“Lord help my poor soul” (alleged last words of Edgar Allan Poe). Yesterday (10/7) marked the 173 year anniversary of Poe’s death. He has shaped my life in many ways. It’s because of him I fell in love with the study of literature and focused on it in college. May his writings continue to live... Continue Reading →