WHAT KIND OF (LIFE) HAS IT BEEN // August 17, 2024
Several years ago, my mother told me she was impressed by the fact that as the most unathletic person in my family, I had managed to be the one to go the furthest in sports. [READ MORE]

SOMEBODY’S GOING TO EMERGENCY, SOMEBODY’S GOING TO JAIL // May 6, 2022
My love for The West Wing knows no bounds. I quote the show every chance I get, my most used GIF is the one of Toby yelling, “Ginger, get the popcorn,” I know all the words to “The Jackal” (it’s a real song), and C.J. Cregg is my spirit animal. [READ MORE]

TO THE HUMP FOR HOOPS // November 30, 2021
A quote at the top of my LinkedIn profile summary is attributed to one Dr. Hank Flick. Usually, when you see those quotes, it’s probably a name you recognize. Well, unless you attended Mississippi State, you probably have no idea who Dr. Hank Flick is, and I’m so sad that you never got to meet him. Hank passed away in 2017, leaving a legacy of eccentricity of which Starkville, Mississippi, will never see again. [READ MORE]

BULLDOGS, COWBELLS, AND D-ROZ // November 18, 2021
To say my life changed that day is an understatement. The only thing I knew when I left that day was that I would be a Bulldog. What I didn’t realize was what an influence David Rosinski was going to be on my life. [READ MORE]

DREAM ON // August 29, 2021
I’ve shared before about my previous life in sports. I shared how it was when I had yet to learn how to deal with my mental health. A recent conversation with a friend spurred this post. Mostly because I know we’ve all been through hell during this past year and because it’s something that’s become quite important to me. [READ MORE]

OKLAHOMA! // August 22, 2021
Oklahoma doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It’s part of the group of states that have the unfortunate moniker of “flyover.” It infuriates me to hear pilots refer to Oklahoma City as “Oak City.” Before moving there, I can’t tell you how many times someone said to me, “You should visit Oklahoma.” Ok, I can. It was zero. [READ MORE]

MEMORIES, BUT MOSTLY FOOD // August 18, 2021
I’ve lived in five states throughout my life, and I was recently asked what stood out amongst those places. I had to think about it since I’ve been in the southern United States for most of my life, but looking back on it, it’s funny how we judge one place as truly different from another. [READ MORE]

CASE STUDY: #DOGSOFTHEFED // August 1, 2021
One thing I often get asked about is how on Earth did dogs fit into the Instagram strategy of the Central Bank of the United States? Well, here’s the story of how #DogsOfTheFed came to be and why. [READ MORE]

CASE STUDY: FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ATLANTA // July 28, 2021
I recently shared on LinkedIn the need to approach social media platforms as individual communications channels and curate content targeted for that platform’s audience. I wanted to dive deeper into my thoughts on this and the case study I mentioned in that post. [READ MORE]

MAYDAY, MAYDAY // May 11, 2021
I haven’t written here in a while, and for a good reason. I needed some time to myself. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’ve gone back and forth about writing this post. [READ MORE]

SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER // February 28, 2021
I finally got around to reading Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything during the pandemic. It’s a great read if you’re looking for a nonfiction book. [READ MORE]

MY HAPPY PLACE // February 21, 2021
For the past several years (sans 2020, because, well pandemic), I’ve quietly snuck away for a long solo weekend in New England. Boston is my favorite US city. I’ve spent hours walking the narrow streets of the North End, trying regional craft brews at most every pub in the town, and embarrassing myself with my out-of-tune singing of “Sweet Caroline” at Fenway Park. But, every year for four days in the fall, my cell phone gets turned off when I reach the airport, and once I arrive at Logan, I hop in a rental car and head west. [READ MORE]

THE BEST THING I EVER ATE // February 14, 2021
There’s a Food Network show featuring celebrity chefs and food personalities called The Best Thing I Ever Ate. It’s always themed around something. I always find myself frantically adding new restaurants to my Yelp bookmarks while I watch it. It’s no secret I love to eat, and I love to travel. So, when I travel, I find all the out-of-the-way local spots to try, diners included, and try to stay away from the tourist traps. I’ve eaten some great dishes in my life, but there’s one that stands out. [READ MORE]

SAPIENS: A NOT-SO BRIEF HISTORY OF HUMANKIND // February 7, 2021
Yuval Harari was being modest when he subtitled his 2015 book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. I don’t know if 464 pages qualify as brief (it weighs 2.5 pounds), but I can tell you it’s the best book I’ve ever read. [READ MORE]

DID SOMEONE CALL A DOCTOR? // January 31, 2021
Here’s the thing about me: my interest in science fiction filmography is scattered. I love Star Wars. I’m not a fan of Star Trek. So, I wasn’t exactly sure where I was going to land with Doctor Who. There was a strong possibility I was going to slug my way through because once I started it, I was going to finish it. [READ MORE]

LESSONS LEARNED: AJLI’S RACIAL EQUITY CHALLENGE // January 24, 2021
Last September I jumped at the chance to join that month’s cohort of the Association of Junior Leagues International’s Racial Equity Challenge. It was an intense, 21-day deep dive into racial issues in our country at the time. We had just come off the summer of protests following the George Floyd murder and were in the second wave of coronavirus, so I made good on my commitment to educate myself more. [READ MORE]

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE // January 19, 2021
Those that know me know I am a cinephile. I love going to the theater to watch a movie. A film on the big screen, my way too large for one person bucket of popcorn, and my equally large Coke Zero that will be downed before the opening credits is a form of self-care. I love the movies. [READ MORE]

REFLECTIONS OF A RECOVERING SID // January 16, 2021
A recent conversation with professional acquaintances led me to reflect on my own journey as a marketing and communications professional. This reflection harkened back to the time when I worked 60-plus hours a week, traveled the United States with a mini office in a backpack (printer included), and ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches between doubleheaders because who knew when I’d actually get to eat dinner. Working in sports information defined the communicator I am now, and it’s a time in my life that intrigues people from a curiosity perspective, but a profession few understand – and appreciate. [READ MORE]