Kane Hall on the University of Washington (UW) campus holds a special place in my soul. Seven years ago, I attended my first TEDx conference at Kane Hall, a production by a few dozen UW students. That morning, at the conclusion of the programs, the host asked anyone in the audience who had ever dreamed Read more about When Someone Talks About Your Mom on Her Birthday[…]
In her days of clarity, my mom used to share a story with me each birthday. Being a couple days past my due date, the solution beyond speed bumps in the station wagon was an IV. Her words: “Your father and I ran into Gramps while standing on 4th and Pike, noticing my good sized belly, Read more about This Son Goes Around the Sun[…]
The combination of excitement and nerves are palpable today. At 58 years old, I’m about to cross a threshold I set for myself in 1988. This redirect of life was a deliberate roadmap to step away from a comfortable role I was nearly born into. Staying would mean continued focus on fulfilling someone else’s vision. Read more about On the Verge[…]