I Had to Teach My Husband How to Parent — Because Society Didn’tI met my husband in Afghanistan, (I know, I know, war is not a time for ‘Deployment Boos’, we were told), and we were immediately a great…Jun 20, 2021Jun 20, 2021
Just Take the Day: Mental Health Days, PTSD & Invisible InjuriesWelcome back to Coffee & Culture & even though I’m a veteran who now longer drinks coffee (I know, can’t be trusted), for todays’ lead up…Jun 13, 2021Jun 13, 2021
Hot or Not: When Not to Comment on a WomanToday, we will talk about how to comment on someone’s photos online — without being a creep. No, it’s not impossible, but yes, it might…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Celebrating Memorial DayMy birthday weekend is Memorial Day weekend — which means nothing when you are growing up abroad, but in US High School you’ll learn…May 23, 2021May 23, 2021
The Language of Culture Change: When O’s and A’s and ‘Guys’ Matter More than We Think]May 16, 20211May 16, 20211
The Only Woman on the SandThe noise of two giant Army helicopters taking off is deafening. The silence, after you and 25 of your closest colleagues have jumped off…May 2, 2021May 2, 2021
From Bible Women to War Games: My Journey with Internalized MisogynyThis week, I shared a single tweet on my own experience with internalized misogyny, & then I got told to ‘watch my tone or I might make…Apr 25, 20211Apr 25, 20211
Understanding Privilege: For Our Children & OurselvesGot a question the other day: “I’m confused about white, male privilege — I’m trying to be more aware, but I have 3, white boys who I…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism — A Book Review“Robin DiAngelo’s White Fragility brings language to the emotional structures that make true discussions about racial attitudes…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021