“This Could Have Been Any of Us” My Reflection on 9/11
Every year, September 11 brings back emotions that are hard to explain. For me, 9/11 has always been one of those days that I sometimes try not to think about…
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Sometimes You Just Need the Right Shot: What Cam Newton’s Message Taught Me About Life
Cam Newton gave a speech years ago to high school football recruits that still hits home today. His message was simple but powerful…. do not chase the biggest name just…
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense…
It took me a while to actually come around to type this up because believe it or not I can be an emotional person at times. So here we go….…
The Stuff You Can’t Unsee: Protecting Your Mental Health as a Firefighter
People always ask me the same questions:“How do you run into a burning building?”“Don’t you get scared climbing the ladder?”“How do you handle all that stress on your body?” Truth…
This YouTuber Showed Up to Learn
This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in a community event at a local church, where we showcased our fire truck and connected with the community. One particular…
Password Problems: Too Many Websites, Too Many Logins
Every day, it feels like I’m logging into a new website for work. Each one needs a username and, of course, a password. But not just any password….a strong one.…
