Growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) meant that I often had to do things a little differently than other kids. OI, sometimes called brittle bone disease, affects bone strength and mobility, which meant my family and friends had to be mindful of my safety. But one thing I never wanted was for my disability to prevent me […]
This week marks twenty years since Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans and the Gulf South forever. If you live here, you know the news has been filled with remembrance pieces, footage, and commentary. For many of us who lived it, reliving those days isn’t easy. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write this. But […]
Today I want to share one of my fondest memories: the first time I met Sugarland. If you know me, you know I’m a huge Sugarland fan. Let’s rewind to when I was about 23. I recently became friends with a fellow superfan named Christy—we actually met while stalking Sugarland at Jazz Fest. Yep, that’s how it started: two […]
