The Censor
(from reading the Artist Way)
October 16, 2025
The Censor
16October
October 14, 2025
For years I locked away the colors that made me—me.
14October
For years I locked away the colors that made me—me.
October 7, 2025
I Used to Talk a Lot.
07October
I used to talk a lot.
They taught me silence in their own colorful way.
September 25, 2025
We Become Better Ancestors One Choice at a Time
25September
Not every family story starts with warmth. Some begin in struggle, silence, or survival. But it’s still possible to create something meaningful for the next generation.
September 5, 2025
Want a Stronger Relationship? Learn to Fight Better.
05September
The most dangerous fights aren’t loud. They’re the ones that never happen.
Avoiding conflict doesn’t protect your relationship, it poisons it quietly.
August 29, 2025
Be Weird. Be You. That’s Where the Magic Is.
29August
In this episode, I talk about how being “weird” wasn’t a phase, it was the start of becoming myself.
August 22, 2025
Dopamine Detox UPDATE
22August
No social media apps on my phone.
It’s been great... my mood’s lighter, and I swear I feel hope all the way down in my pinky toes again.
August 13, 2025
Anastacia’s College Update: New Courses, Lasting Friendships, & Opportunities
13August
In this episode, my youngest daughter, Anastacia, shares how stepping into new classes and chasing internships turned into something even better: finding her circle. From diving into courses with fresh curiosity to landing an internship that felt too good to be true (and it is legit!), every step brought her closer to the kind of friendships that last.
August 1, 2025
“Get To” vs “Have To”: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
01August
Most people live in “I have to…” mode, and wonder why they feel burned out. Flip that to “I get to… ,” and suddenly the same task hits different. It’s not fluff. It’s fuel.
July 1, 2025
Is Sumo Beneficial for Fitness and Community?
01July
I got kicked in the face this morning at the Sunrise Sumo Circuit Fundraiser
hosted by my good friends BJ & Love.
June 20, 2025
In today’s episode of DO HARD SHIT EVERYDAY…
20June
Someone gave me some solid advice:
“Before you put too much stress on your knees, get your cardio up to speed first.”
May 11, 2025
Why I Share: Generational Intellectual Property
11May
I’m not building a brand. I’m building something my family can own. This essay is about legacy, storytelling, and why I refuse to be just a name in a genealogy chart.