The Loan That Opened a Door—And the System That Shut It for Others
In 1979, a $2,500 loan helped launch my college journey—and my love for journalism. Today, that same dream leaves many students buried in debt. Somewhere along the way, the door stayed open for a few but slammed shut for the rest.
August 8, 2025
Still Here, But Not Necessarily at Home
I used to feel proud to be a Texan and grateful to be American. These days, I feel like an exile in both. Still here—but no longer at home.
August 6, 2025 · 1 Comment
The Gift of the Spark
It’s hard to explain unless you’ve felt it—that moment when work aligns with purpose. When your voice and your soul are in sync. When you’re doing what you’re meant to do.
August 1, 2025
Randomly Rudimentary Faith Stuff 
Love is Not All—But It Better Be Something
The recent Kerr County floods remind us that “thoughts and prayers” aren’t enough. Edna St. Vincent Millay was right—love isn’t all. But if it’s real, it moves us to do something more than perform compassion for the cameras.