The Cost of Losing DEI: A Personal Perspective

When the Personal Becomes Political: Why DEI Matters More Than Ever I woke up this morning intending to write something lighthearted. After two days of deep dives into immigration and housing, I was ready for a change of pace. But as often happens, the world had other plans. This is precisely why I avoid announcing… Continue reading The Cost of Losing DEI: A Personal Perspective

Living on the Edge: What Happens If Affordable Housing Disappears?

Why I’m Writing This This is an issue very near and dear to my heart. My fiancé and I are both directly affected by the challenges of finding and maintaining affordable housing, and we have close friends—many of them seniors or people with disabilities—who are also deeply impacted by it. For a long time, I… Continue reading Living on the Edge: What Happens If Affordable Housing Disappears?

From the Ground Up: Navigating Blindness, Injury, and Healing

I’m going to talk about something that’s not really political—it’s more personal. But I’m posting it here because I think it’s important for people who aren’t visually impaired to understand where I’m coming from on this. Last summer, just six days after Josh moved here, we went to my sister Debbie’s wedding. Technically, she’s my… Continue reading From the Ground Up: Navigating Blindness, Injury, and Healing

Disability Rights Are Under Attack—Here’s What You Should Know

Hello everyone, I haven’t posted here in a while, but I thought it was time to share a few thoughts. Here’s the deal: a lot of things are happening in our country right now that just aren’t okay. Some of what I’ve been seeing is deeply concerning. Back in 2016, Donald Trump was running against… Continue reading Disability Rights Are Under Attack—Here’s What You Should Know