My precious Aunt Nancy Losing Aunt Nini: Heaven’s Gain, Our Celebration of Her Life Aunt Nancy—Nini to my dad’s side of the family—was the kind of person who could light up a room without flipping a switch. Aunt Nancy ran a birth clinic in Cookeville, TN, which means she spent her days talking people into keeping things—fetuses, babies, faith, hope—while I’ve spent mine trying to talk myself out of keeping things—grudges, clutter, expired yogurt... Now, I believe in a woman’s right to choose,...

Soaring high, a symbol of freedom—may we always rise to meet its promise. 1973 and the American Crossroads: A Gen X Reckoning with Trump’s Legacy. I was born at the crossroads of two very different Americas, and now I find myself grappling with the consequences. Reagan had vision and charisma, but Trump's legacy has left a dark shadow over the country. Trickle-down economics has been the law of the land during my life and I was so excited to welcome the vision of VP Harris, continuing Biden's...

**Mr. President: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times** As we face the reality of Vice President Kamala Harris losing the 2024 election to Donald Trump, many of us feel a sense of grief, worry, and uncertainty. It can feel like our worst fears have come to pass. But let’s take a breath together and remember that even in dark seasons, dawn still rises. "Joy cometh in the morning," as scripture reminds us, and just as Bob Marley sang, “Every little thing is gonna be alright.” This isn’t just a call...