Hope has bruised knuckles
I once read a description of hope personified as a woman standing up again after being knocked down in a…
The Alabama Ramble #4: Wetumpka, part 2: Beyond downtown
Photos by Wesley Miller and Harrison Neville New to The Alabama Ramble? Here’s why Wesley wanders the state and reports…
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…
The Alabama Ramble #3: Exploring Wetumpka, Alabama’s HGTV Boomtown
What’s “The Alabama Ramble”? This is the column intro that I use every time. Want to just read about Wetumpka?…
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…
Small steps to happiness
If you ever feel like the weight of the world is overwhelming, you’re not alone. For many of us, it’s…
The Alabama Ramble #2: Outdoor explorations and specialty cheese in Elkmont
Wesley’s Bold and Most Furious Statement of Purpose a.k.a. The intro to the travel column. Freely skip if you’re not…
I can only give you now
A friend recently told me that she doesn’t like the phrase “I’m always here for you” because no one can…
The Alabama Ramble #1: Architectural intrigue and famous pie in Greensboro
If you’ve spent a decent amount of time outside of the South, then you’ve probably noticed that people who aren’t…