Katie R
Birmingham Black History :: The Children’s Marches
Recently, while researching children’s books to honor MLK Day and Black History Month, I stumbled upon “Let The Children March”. This book unexpectedly taught me something new about our own city. I’m sad to...
Mommy Memes and Mocktails :: Normalizing Sobriety
Mommy Memes
There is nothing like a good motherhood meme to really make me feel seen and understood. The last two years have offered us no shortage of solid memes, videos, and products speaking to...
Women’s Wiffle Ball :: 3 Reasons To Join Or Start A Community Team
Let me preface this blog by making known that I'm not generally what you would call an athlete. The extent of my participation in team sports involved a handful of seasons of church-league basketball...
What Simone Biles Is Teaching the World About Mental Health
My affinity for the Olympics goes back decades.
I love learning about the athletes' stories and world-wide backgrounds. Tears are inevitable for me when watching those big moments of fulfilling hard-earned dreams.
As a kid, I...
When Waiting Is Not Easy :: Lessons From Our Adoption Journey
My family is a big fan of the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems. There are several we love that still make us laugh each time we read them. One that I love,...
Female Empowerment :: Beyond Women’s History Month
Female Empowerment Culture
Calls for women to support and empower other women seem to have increased significantly in recent years. And I am all here for this message and these systemic changes!
I loved all the Women's History...
Birmingham Area Tornado Relief:: How To Help
March 25th, 2021 is a date that is likely to stay in our minds for years to come, much like April 27, 2011. Many of us spent time huddled in safe places with family,...
Thanks, 2020 :: Finding Gratitude in the Dumpster Fire
What A Year It's Been!
There’s no question that 2020 is a year we are all ready to see go on its way. I feel certain I don’t have to list the reasons for you....
Dia de los Muertos :: Why and How to Join the Celebration
Shortly after moving to Birmingham in 2012, I was invited by coworkers to what would soon become one of the most beautiful and meaningful events of the year for me. I had a vague...
Covid Camping :: How a Camper Saved Our Sanity in 2020
"The mountains are calling, and I must go." - Muir
There is nothing quite like being truly present outdoors to soothe my soul. I've always felt drawn by nature. I could dine al fresco for...