Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Hamilton; the first time I heard it I couldn't get enough. I loved how cleverly the story of our nation's founding was woven into lyrics that were both relevant to current events and accessible to just about anyone who desired to listen—a modern lingua franca and Lin-Manuel … Continue reading Leave Behind Everything You Know
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Shattered Glass
There is a tingle in my fingertips, a rhythmic shaking in my hands; nervous energy I cannot liberate. A flick of my wrist, a crack in my bones—a short-lived release; one, two, three breaths of freedom—a temporary reprieve. But the fear of death is inside of me and I cannot shake it, and I cannot hide from … Continue reading Shattered Glass
Sometimes You Need to Let Go
I have been keeping a not-so-hidden secret. I'm sure anyone who's been paying attention to my Facebook posts the last several years won't be surprised to learn (officially) that I no longer affiliate myself with the LDS church. This has been a long time coming (this year it'll be three years since I stepped foot in … Continue reading Sometimes You Need to Let Go
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