Aug 5, 2022Chapter 2: Ade“You may now kiss the bride.” The officiant declared. That was the moment when Ade’s heart went from broken to shattered. Amicable woops and cries carried across Pleasant Bay. …Short Story4 min readShort Story4 min read
Aug 4, 2022Chapter 1: No cheese, pleaseThe enormity of the line at Diner 101 was not unusual on this humid Saturday morning. Danny and the rest of the chefs were up since 4 a.m., …Short Story3 min readShort Story3 min read
Nov 18, 2021The Power of The Human TouchWhat UXers and Runners Can Learn From Each Other — 👋 Hey UXers, runners, and running UXers — I have something to share that will hopefully bring you back to why you got into your craft in the first place. …Running5 min readRunning5 min read
Jun 27, 2021Find your inner happy babyAnd move with it. Here’s why. Nearly 65 million Americans report experiencing back pain. What’s worse, is back pain leads to disabilities and limited movement. Is there a solution to curb - or should I say J-curve - this painful health and mobility issue? The good news is, we don’t…Yoga For Back Pain5 min readYoga For Back Pain5 min read
May 27, 2021What the Desert Offers Is Mine to TakeA gentle breeze of forgiveness rolls through the desert as I stare across to the horizon line, where the setting sun kisses the beaten sand. I am sitting in my rocking chair with my head tilted to the side, pushing my own butt back and forth on my tip-toes. I…Desert5 min readDesert5 min read
Apr 28, 2021Dual-diagnosis treatment:Understanding the presentation of symptoms in individuals with Co-occurring Disorders Co-occurring disorders impact one another. Mental health disorders affect substance use disorders and vice versa. When one disorder is left untreated or unaddressed, it can exacerbate the other, leading to disturbances in one’s ability to heal. The individual can feel out of control, spiraling in an unhealthy direction. The key…Dual Diagnosis5 min readDual Diagnosis5 min read
Apr 20, 2021Recovery tips for your feetToe-tally got you. Foot love > Foot rub. Anyone else? Feet are one of the most over-looked hard workers of the body. We rely on our feet whenever we stand to hold us up. No matter our weight, we expect them to “handle it”. We even count on them to walk 10,000 or more steps…Yoga Benefits5 min readYoga Benefits5 min read
Mar 9, 2021Back pain after running:Common causes and self-treatment options for back pain recovery Ever feel a dull ache in your lower back after a hard training day or a sneaky bother penetrating up your spine after a long run? Ouch. Running with back issues can make the situation worse or lead to different types of pain, like sciatica. Don’t worry, it’s spine. …Running Tips6 min readRunning Tips6 min read
Mar 2, 2021The Evolution of the Human Brain: What We Can Learn from the Tale of the Worm and the RockThe complex brain may have evolved from a simple-minded creature — I was reading an article on the evolution of the human brain based on a scientific study done using worms that found the possible beacons of early nervous system complexity and found myself thinking — wow. We are NOT unlike the worm. Listen! I have a point. When a worm…Narrative Nonfiction4 min readNarrative Nonfiction4 min read
Feb 14, 2021Real Love Comes In Pairs Of TwoAn Ode to Sneakers Maybe I’m greedy, or maybe I just like variety. Never easily or equally pleased by one thing or another. Yet. There are four men I love: They are reliable, loyal, and always up for adventure. Two of the four are more mellow, and pair well together for coffee dates, airports…Running Shoes5 min readRunning Shoes5 min read
