Hope is a construct in psychology that describes how people get from where they are to where they want to be. It is intricately linked to words like “resilience,” “grit,” and “positivity.” It creates a bridge between a person’s dreams and their Read More
The twists, turns, and twirls that some people must take to justify voting against their own interests could be an Olympic sport. Earlier in July the chief executive of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association pointed out, quite directly, that there is an absolute Read More
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” –Declaration of Independence I reflected on the Read More
Just this week, an Idaho Falls woman of color was publicly humiliated at her place of employment. Our community must do better at recognizing and challenging when words become weapons. June is an exciting time for people wanting to honor the advancement Read More
I love Pride Month, and I know many of my fellow LGBT+ community members do, too. June is a time for celebration, love, advocacy, togetherness, and empowerment. While there is so much joy to be had during Pride, there’s one reason why Read More
Last week I finally reached a resolution on a health insurance issue that I have been working on since March… of 2023. That’s right a whole year. The disagreement was over about $1,000 that I thought that they owed me, and they Read More