As a big sister, this is a really hard thing to write: My brother was right. For years I questioned why my younger brother would get up an hour or … Continue reading #52sparks: Morning Routine
Village
My first apartment was part of a house that had been updated into four apartments. I was living in the downtown area of a small town, next to a laundromat and … Continue reading Village
#52sparks: Centered
Growing up I had a very favorite toy: a small white unicorn named Moondancer. With pink hair and a star symbol on her side, she was always the hero of … Continue reading #52sparks: Centered
Grounded
I heart Portland. It is a city with a lot of a potential, and a lot of challenges. And over the past few weeks, a lot more national attention as … Continue reading Grounded
#52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
My first visit to Portland was for a job interview. It was a a few hours drive from my parents’ home so I got a hotel for the night, interviewed … Continue reading #52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
#52sparks: A Portrait
Seven years ago, Ylvis brought the world a question: What Does the Fox Say? Now, in the age of a Covid-19, Meg has a question: What does a grown-up wear? … Continue reading #52sparks: A Portrait
#52sparks: A Day in the Life
During coffee with a friend on Sunday, one of the many random topics that came up was how to keep track of time during the pandemic. We agreed that being … Continue reading #52sparks: A Day in the Life
Respect the Human
A little story about the value of respect. I was in line for two potential full-time positions. After working multiple part-time jobs for over a year, it was exciting to … Continue reading Respect the Human
Add Joy
I fell during a 10-mile run two weeks ago. It wasn’t the first time I’d fallen over a curb, and probably won’t be the last. I scraped up several limbs … Continue reading Add Joy
#52sparks: Out of Focus
When I was a senior in high school, I had no idea what was going to happen after graduation. I knew that I was supposed to go to college, and … Continue reading #52sparks: Out of Focus
Starting Line Miracles 