4.11.23- Nearly 22 years of friendship

Hi, let me introduce you to my Best Friend, Paige. Our friendship began Freshman year of College at Syracuse University, while playing for the D1 Girls Lacrosse Program. Over the years, we have been there for each other, so many trips bumping around DC and “SMIB County” , so many laughs and so many good stories.

We have been there for each other through various moves, marriages, kids. Triumphs and tribulations. All seems to be ok because you are there with me in spirit…if not visiting in person…at least we accept that a long phone call will ensue.

• Searching for tranquility in a choppy current.
  Where I grew up, on the Potomac River in Southern Maryland, very often the river was peaceful. Still. As still as liquid glass. There were also times I stood on… Read more: Searching for tranquility in a choppy current.
• Becoming.
  Life has been a series of storms lately. Storms that I have tried to predict to survive. For too long, I have been stuck in an infiniti track of repetition.… Read more: Becoming.
• The light in the darkness
  This past weekend was my first full night and weekend shift in my new role assessing and evaluating those in crisis coming to a psychiatric facility for treatment. I wasn’t… Read more: The light in the darkness
• The power of the passive protagonist
  Rarely do you see a passive character successful in a story. Unless, they change their trajectory, conquering some sort of obstacle with the rising tension of the scenes. On the… Read more: The power of the passive protagonist
• The Kick
  The movie Inception, directed and written by Christopher Nolan in 2010, is a beautifully orchestrated performance and narrative starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie follows the idea of living in a… Read more: The Kick
• The experience and advocacy of one
  It is still Mental Health Awareness month, although I am catching it at the tail end. I have learned over the years, through my own personal challenges with a serious… Read more: The experience and advocacy of one