It started with a vote—but what followed may be one of the most consequential moves in energy policy in recent years. Quietly but firmly, the House of Representatives sent a […]
The Weight of Trust When I married Craig, I thought I understood what it meant to build a life with someone. I thought I knew the difference between compromise and […]
The Breaking Point When you’ve been a father long enough, you learn that love isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet sacrifice. Sometimes it’s swallowing your pride for the sake of […]
The Wedding I Almost Missed The fluorescent lights above my desk hummed their familiar tune of exhaustion, a low buzz that had become the soundtrack to my life over the […]
Chapter 1: Ocean Words and Quiet Warnings It was an ordinary Thursday—one of those afternoons where the world feels soft around the edges. The kind of day when nothing extraordinary […]
At one time, her name was synonymous with triumph, perseverance, and national pride. But when reports emerged that a beloved American Olympic champion had been arrested in her home state, […]
Chapter 1: The Quiet Girl and the Promise of Prom I was always the kind of girl who disappeared in a crowd. Not because I didn’t have anything to say—but […]
Some moments in life crystallize in your memory like insects trapped in amber, perfect and unchanging no matter how many years pass. The first time I saw my wedding dress […]