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Topics of inspiration:

THE (IM)PROBABILITY OF DEI
DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It’s everywhere these days. In the workplace, DEI is advocating for people of diverse backgrounds (race, gender, sexual

ARE HUMANS STUPID? IT’S AN EXISTENTIAL QUESTION.
I typically never write poetry. Okay, let me rephrase that: I rarely am drawn to write poetry. That’s because poetry only comes to me when

CONSIDERING A SABBATICAL? HERE’S HOW TO GET THERE.
What is a Sabbatical? According to Wikipedia, a ‘sabbatical’ is a lengthy, intentional break from a career. A sabbatical can be a beautiful thing. I

‘DICKS “R” US’ – MY THOUGHTS ON TRUMP’S REPUBLICANS.
Dear Trump-Supporting Republicans:
The headline is spot on. You have been DICKs. You’ve had every chance to stand up for what was right. You had

ARE YOU A GOOD PERSON?
ARE YOU A GOOD PERSON? When I was a kid, I admired Mother Teresa. She helped the poor and the sick, and she was an

THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE OCEAN
THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE OCEAN Sometimes, we are asked if we are either beach or mountain people. I’d like to think that I’m both.

BREAK-UP OR MAKE-UP?
Break-Up or Make-Up? When Family, Friends, and Acquaintances Spread Disinformation on Social Media I got attacked on social media. It finally happened. It was something

Parental Visits And the Art of Letting [Them] Go
PARENTAL VISITS AND THE ART OF LETTING (THEM) GO Author’s note: This was originally written in 2018 when I reflected on my parent’s visit to