What you can do matters
I have recently decided to eliminate “you can do anything you set your mind to” from my repertoire of encouraging…
Find it in yourself
Last month, we talked about how it’s okay to be a “burden” because humans are made for community. I stand…
Hope has bruised knuckles
I once read a description of hope personified as a woman standing up again after being knocked down in a…
Take care of yourself first
“Put on your own oxygen mask first.” “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” “Self care means giving the world…
How to be a better friend
Making lasting connections with people can be difficult, especially when we cultivate so many parasocial relationships through social media and…
Roundup: Summer heat brings concerns for safety in ADOC facilities
Alabama top stories in brief Summer heat brings concerns for safety in ADOC facilities According to an article published by…
Roundup: Gov. Kay Ivey calls for more participation in the labor force
Alabama top stories in brief Gov. Kay Ivey calls for more participation in the labor force In an op-ed published…
Approaching the world with curiosity
I once read an unattributed quote that said, “You don’t have to be hopeful about the future, just curious.” Curiosity…
Roundup: Grants issued for transportation in Birmingham and Lawrence County
Alabama top stories in brief Alabama receives large grants for transportation in Birmingham and Lawrence County Two projects in Alabama…
