While I have tried throughout my life to be a great storyteller, I have always been better at listening to the stories of others. I love learning how people got to where they are today. In 2017 there are countless channels through which one can read, watch, and listen to stories about other people. Since […]

Among the seven Christian virtues, I could use some work on my patience. Sometimes I just want to get things done! I feel like I don’t have time to wait on other people, or I’m thinking about the next thing I have to do. Needless to say, the African concept of time clashed with that. […]

Travel Trepidation Whenever I disembark on a new journey, whether I’m about to check in for a transatlantic flight or merge onto I-70 in my Subaru to go skiing, a wave of anxiety washes over me. People who know me well can attest that I am prone to forgetfulness: I’ve left my backpack with all […]

  There’s something special about sliding down snow on two planks of wood. I grew up in Colorado and it will always be home. I was lucky to have a family that cultivated a love for the outdoors. We spent many weekends throughout my childhood in the Rocky Mountains hiking, mountain biking and skiing. All this […]