I hate the word “influencer,” even though some people would probably use it to describe me. Yes, I have a social media platform, a podcast, this blog, an email list, and an LLC, all things that belong on an influencer’s resume, but I still cringe at the thought of being labeled as such. While I have briefly addressed my concerns…
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My Complicated Relationship with Influencers
Consecration Makes the Hard Feel Holy
January 13, 2026 Sunday marked the end of an era, a year sooner than we originally anticipated. Greg was released as the bishop of our Arizona ward because he will start working part-time in Kansas City later this week. The days leading up to his release were packed with a range of emotions that will be difficult to quantify. But…
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Call Me Intelligence and Style
January 9, 2026 As of yesterday, I am intelligent, wise, studious, and stylish. These are some of the adjectives Google tells me describe one who wears glasses (I left out “nerdy” because I am not that), and I am the newest member of that distinguished group. My vision has always been excellent, but it has been declining for several months,…
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The Haters Do Not Speak for Me
I saw something a few days ago that made my blood boil, and I haven’t even had a chance to write about it because time got away from me. (Translation: Christmas break was a black hole of time that lacked any semblance of structure, and my daily routines went out the window.) I was mindlessly flipping through some Instagram stories…
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My 2026 Start + Stop + Continue List
January 1, 2026 Few things excite me more than a blank slate and a world of possibilities, which means New Year’s is one of my favorite days of the year. We already know 2026 will be filled with massive changes, from moving across the country to the empty nest, so I have spent much time pondering the best use of…
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Freezing at Liberty Jail
December 30, 2025 What have we done? Those are the words that ran through my mind when our airplane was preparing to land in Kansas City yesterday morning. The flight attendant announced that the current weather was 19 degrees. I turned my head and shot Greg a look that said, “I believe we have lost our minds!” But he was…
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A Roller Coaster of a Christmas
December 28, 2025 This past week has been a bit of a roller coaster. And by “a bit of a roller coaster,” I mean “hold onto your hats and glasses ‘cuz this here is the wildest ride in the wilderness.” But without the Disney magic. It all started with a little bit of Christmas mayhem. The whole family, minus our…
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