Hanging out in a hammock in our backyard on a beautiful day in Tulsa.

Watching the World Go By

A blue sky, gentle breeze, hot coffee and the sound of birds chirping seems like a perfect recipe for a morning to write. It’s at the very least a nice photo when framed up right. But I didn’t bring my phone outside today because it often poses an easy distraction when I can’t come up…

Gazing at El Capitan in Yosemite National Park just 5 days before Alex Honnold made his historic ascent.

Messy Dreams

I love pictures. In high school I had them plastered across 90% of my bedroom wall. I take thousands, organize them in folders on my computer by time periods and events, and I select my favorites to go in a scrapbook or to be blown up on a canvas. Whenever I see a breathtaking view,…

Running and fundraising for St. Jude.

Dollars for Miles

Dollars for Miles Here’s how it works: I run the miles, you donate the dollars. I want every mile I run to make a difference for the kids of St. Jude, so I’m pushing myself to raise money with each and every mile I accumulate. I’m searching for one supporter each week to donate the amount…

Too many choices.

Aimless Wandering

I’m fairly certain most of us were asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” And as a kid we would rattle off a fancy job that likely held an esteemed reputation or some exciting appeal. These claims about what our future would hold likely came from the heroes of…