
The Cemetery and Story behind In the Shade of the Sugar Maple
“I found a cemetery.” This is how I’ve started many conversations over the past several years. At a homeowner’s association meeting in the spring of

“I found a cemetery.” This is how I’ve started many conversations over the past several years. At a homeowner’s association meeting in the spring of

You may be familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. I have a confession: I’m the Prodigal Son’s older brother. Have

I went hiking with Luke 5 Adventures at Fairmount Falls in Southeastern Jefferson County, Kentucky. To be honest, I wasn’t so sure about this “accessible

Our community is grieving after the death of our dear friend Paul Erway. While I’ve touched on this topic before, now is a good time

Who doesn’t love a good kitchen renovation show? Watching a room go from meh to mah-velous packs a punch every time. While I didn’t have

Avoiding the cold during the winter months isn’t an option. But thanks to some friends, I managed to break free from the single-digit temps… only

I have a story to share about disability representation in fiction. By now, you know I like to get out of my comfort zone. Well,

“Why do I do this to myself?” I sat in the hotel room practicing deep breathing exercises in an attempt to calm my nerves and

Anyone with a disability knows that finances are one of the most stressful parts of a disability. The burden of health insurance, co-pays, supplies not

Last summer, I found myself continually going over my budget for groceries. I hadn’t changed anything; the cost of food had gone up. Typically, a





Grief was the last thing on my mind. It had simply been a long day. Physically, emotionally, and mentally I was drained. Life with a
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On my birthday this year, my thoughts turned to my mom. I realized at 45, she was three years into having a 19-year-old daughter with

Working after a spinal cord injury may seem overwhelming. But you have finished up rehab or completed schooling, and you’re ready to go to work.
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