The purpose of these blog posts is to share some of my experiences and create a sense of community among those who care for our federal employees.

On Sunday mornings, my routine usually involves a trip for coffee followed by a quiet moment at the beach to watch the sunrise. Most often, I do this alone, though [...]

Anyone who knows me is aware that I’m a big fan of movies and music. I often weave movie quotes into conversations with my employees during meetings to anchor certain [...]

On previous blogs, I've shared my thoughts on where I am in life's journey and how much of my introspection comes from looking back at the past. This post follows [...]

Every Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m., I have a Zoom meeting with my social media manager and SEO director. We review our weekly agenda and assess the progress we've made [...]

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome. This is an unofficial Marine credo. A phrase that I have used personally as well as during exchanges with my team throughout the years. Adaptability is a [...]

Reflection and introspection are closely related processes. Both require a willingness to be vulnerable, with the ultimate goal of becoming the best version of yourself, which in turn makes you [...]

I’ve wrestled all week with what to write, aiming to be neither political nor judgmental, just observational. Last Tuesday marked my return to the office after two blissful weeks driving [...]

Our RV trip concluded in Quincy, Washington, at an outdoor concert venue known as The Gorge. At the outset, we set our intention: to be fully present, reduce screen time, [...]

I am a habitual early riser, as was my father and grandfather before me. I relish the quiet and stillness that morning provides. My typical morning routine involves showing gratitude, [...]