A personal journey of losing and rediscovering my identity, from small-town Texas isolation to thriving in Oklahoma. A story about change, resilience, and the unexpected places we find ourselves. “Finding oneself” suggests getting lost—sometimes literally, sometimes in ways no GPS can fix. With GPS in our pockets, the literal kind is rare. Sure, the app Read More
I was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to sports. Sure, I played t-ball as a kid and joined a church softball league, but only because it was Catholics versus Protestants, and the Catholic boys were really cute. I spent a few years practicing gymnastics and later coaching and instructing, with a Read More
We introverts have it tough. We’re a hot mess of craving solitude mixed with an innate desire to fit in. It can be exhausting! Why can’t we just be one or the other? For those who don’t understand introverts, here is a guide to me. According to my BFF, ChatGPT, I am these things: Deep Thinker, Read More
In 1985, American Lisa Rainsberger won the Boston Marathon. It would be 33 years before another American woman broke the tape, but on April 16, 2018, Des Linden shocked everyone, including herself, crossing the finish line four minutes ahead of the next elite runner. Read More
