A Letter to the Girl in the Cap and Gown

Hey there, you beautiful, confident queen with absolutely no clue what’s next. I see you, standing there[…]

When the Games That Count Don’t Count You In

The team picked up the ‘ship this weekend. Undefeated in pool play—run ruling each team, winning 15-0.[…]

Grieving in the Shadows: When Others Publicly Mourn the Person You Loved Most

My brother died, and suddenly everyone had a version of him. Some remembered his contagious laugh. Others[…]

No Brunch, Just Bleachers: How Baseball Moms Really Celebrate Mother’s Day

It’s been the same every year for as long as I can remember. From April to July,[…]

Measuring Worth in a World Obsessed with Winning

I didn’t expect a documentary to leave me wrecked. But watching The Carters: Hurts to Love You[…]

Baseball’s Brutal Truth: You’re Only as Good as Your Last Game

I hate baseball. I hate early morning games where the caffeine hasn’t kicked in and the players[…]

Mom on the Run: How I Picked Up the Pace in My Third 5K of the Season

I almost didn’t do this one. It was a busy week at work, and May is always[…]

From Injury to Innings: The Second Tournament of the Comeback Season

The sky threatened rain, and a cold, heavy chill settled over the ballfields — almost as if[…]

How Our Environment Affects What We Believe We Deserve

I grew up in an average house. I had average clothes and average stuff. My parents worked[…]

5K Journey Continues: My Experience Running Race #2

Race Recap: Kansas Relays 5K – Round Two Felt Better This race started early—7 AM—and with a[…]