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Coffee & Conversation: The Phoenix Project
A reflection on The Phoenix Project and how past relationships shape boundaries, trust, and distance. Not all healing happens in public or structured spaces—sometimes it’s built quietly, through awareness, experience, and the choice to protect your peace. Read More
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When Events Get Complicated
Proposed changes to event fees and requirements raise concerns about complexity, timing, and unclear rules. For organizers, the process risks becoming discouraging, where navigating paperwork and approvals becomes harder than actually planning the event itself. Read More
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Peace Walk, Personal Reflections
A quiet walk for peace became something more—a personal journey through discomfort, reflection, and unexpected connection. Inspired by a traveling Buddhist monk, I found myself questioning, observing, and discovering that sometimes the hardest steps aren’t physical, but deeply internal. Read More
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I Went to a Clown Lounge and Won Something
I arrived late to a Clown Lounge Art Revue expecting to observe, not participate. Instead, I found myself quietly awarded “most inner-clown energy,” holding a sad gyrating Elvis, and reconsidering whether waiting to be ready was the right approach at all. Read More
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Tartan, Twirls, and the Library Till
I bought a ticket to Samuels Public Library’s first Scottish Cèilidh, a lively night of kilts, fiddles, food, and dancing. Part fundraiser, part cultural adventure, it’s my small step toward supporting the library’s future. Read More
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Kena Klowns
Kenagram: We appear uncredited in a group photo of Kena Klowns preparing for a parade. While not a named feature, the image documents collective participation in community events and volunteer activities through the organization. Read More
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Yule Be Sorry You Missed It: Christmas in July Dazzles Downtown
Royal Examiner: I’m mentioned as Leonardo the clown, providing balloon animals for children during Front Royal’s Christmas in July celebration. My appearance contributed to the event’s family-friendly atmosphere, adding color, laughter, and hands-on fun to a community-focused downtown festival. Read More
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Kena Klowns
Kenagram: I’m noted as one of the Kena Klowns’ two newest members making a first parade appearance, alongside coverage of charitable fundraising, spring events, and the club’s tradition of klowning as joyful community service and family-friendly outreach. Read More
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At Silver Tea event, Samuels supporters recall library’s history and make a plea for its future
Northern Virginia Daily: I’m mentioned as a Samuels Public Library trustee who assisted with historical research for a Silver Tea presentation, helping trace the library’s origins and community legacy while supporters gathered to advocate for its future during a period of funding uncertainty. Read More