Seventeen months ago, I began my journey into sharing life with you by way of writing about what I’ve learned and what I’ve yet to discover and comprehend. Along the way, I’ve written about redemption, perseverance, illness, the importance of words, the ascription of meaning to tragedy, subject positions, empathy, death and loss, regret, privilege […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
Mind Your Peace
With all that is going on in America and around the world, from our personal lives to the work in pushing for racial justice, taking the extra step of self-care is ever present. There are all kinds of ways to bring more joy, to take a break from the stress and to overall give oneself […]
Be a Jaybird
On my brother’s wedding day, his best man’s grandfather unexpectedly passed away. Given his close relationship to the family, my brother felt this loss significantly, but also found himself without a best man and, therefore, without a proper toast. I thought a great deal about my desire to step up and fill the need. But […]