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Shaping Our Future Beyond Biden vs. Trump
Posted on February 28, 2024 Leave a Comment
Voting. It’s the cornerstone of our democracy and a means for us to shape the communities in which we live and work. We should be thrilled to express our values, beliefs, and aspirations for our country each year as we cast our vote at the ballot box. But are we thrilled with our options?
Unmasking Anxiety: Navigating Our Mental Wellness
Posted on February 7, 2024 Leave a Comment
Last week I thought I was having a heart attack. I was immediately overwhelmed with emotion analyzing the warning signs. The entire sequence of events that afternoon was alarming. I immediately left the office and sought care at an urgent care facility where my vitals were quickly tested and a precautionary EKG was administered. All of my vitals game back normal.
After speaking with the doctor, it was clear – it was an anxiety attack. Simply put: there was nothing medically to worry about.
The Power of Choice
Posted on September 11, 2023 Leave a Comment
This is Melissa Stockwell after she won the bronze medal in the paratriathlon at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Sept. 11, 2016. This was the moment immediately after the race when she greeted her husband, Brian Tolsma, and her family.
The Future of Journalism: The Daily Tar Heel
Posted on August 16, 2023 Leave a Comment
This is the Wednesday cover of The Daily Tar Heel created by Caitlyn Yaede, the print managing editor at UNC’s student-run newsroom. The image immediately resonated with me following Monday’s tragic shooting. It’s powerful. It’s emotional. It’s resilient.
The Latest Baylor Alumni by Choice
Posted on May 8, 2023 Leave a Comment
This is my dad, Steve Staton, a two-time stroke survivor and an inspiration to those who have met him. He was officially recognized last weekend as a Baylor Alumni by Choice during a ceremony hosted by Baylor president, Linda Livingstone.
Say Yes: My First Skydive
Seek Discomfort. It’s a sign I’ve had on my desk since 2019 after watching Yes Theory on YouTube and hearing their message of spreading positivity and saying yes to opportunities outside of your comfort zone. While I’ve embraced saying “yes” to travel, work, etc., had I really embraced it? Last year my friend and bp colleague, DeRae […]
My Thoughts on the 2020 Election
Posted on November 3, 2020 Leave a Comment
The 2020 election is here. Here are my thoughts: People are afraid to have a conversation now with someone that has a different opinion. If someone shares a different viewpoint than you, that’s ok. Listen to them. Open discourse and open dialogue are healthy and it’s something that we need. We can’t just shout and […]
World War II, eBay, and my Great Grandfather
Posted on September 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
Last week my dad forwarded me a story about a 96-year-old World War II veteran Clarence Smoyer who was recently awarded his Bronze Star almost 75 years after the battle that made him a hero. Out of pure curiosity, my Dad fired up his iPad and did a Google search of his grandfather — Sheldon “Paul” Purdy — also a World War II veteran.
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