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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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