This week I returned to full-time working status at Meta after a glorious month of paternity leave with my daughter. Returning to work after an extended leave is tough — kind of like jumping onto a speeding train. …

My daughter will be 1 year old tomorrow (I’m writing this on Thursday night). And I just baked a homemade strawberry cake with a cute little “1” candle on it for us to eat tomorrow morning (yes, cake for breakfast on your birthday)! We will sing Las Mañanitas, followed by…

I’m the oldest of six kids. While that is a shocking data point even on it’s own, it’s also worth noting that there is only 10 years that separate me from my baby sister. …

I have light, blue/grey eyes. For my entire life I’ve always been very sensitive to light. Also, brighter the light the more tired my eyes get. Another symptom I experience because of my eyes is what’s called Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst. It’s a condition where some people regularly and…

March 17, 2020 is a day that will live in infamy for me.

I grew up in the south of the United States and in the world of conservative, Christian religion. As a child I remember listening to the stories from the Bible with wonder and often times confusion. Made even more complicated by the fact that my father was the Preacher. I…

If you’re around me long enough you’re likely to hear me say something that goes like: “But what do I know? I’m just a music major from Dallas, Texas!” (Usually with a strong southern drawl that I unlearned when I moved to New York decades ago, now re-awakened for dramatic…

I’m a sucker for little life hacks. I’ve always been fascinated with understanding how people view the world and navigate it. I pay close attention to the people around me I admire and approach each engagement as an opportunity to take some little nugget away for my journey. So there…

One of the most curious things I learned about little babies when I became a parent is how much they need to sleep!