How The “Simple” Things Can Get Overlooked

As a parent, one of my jobs is to get everybody out the door in the morning. I’m kind of a Drill Sargeant about it. Get dressed. Walk out the door. It’s easy. You do the same thing every day – my kids even wear the same uniform every day. So whyyyyyy do they...

Know Your Role

Recently, I attended the Missouri Bar’s Annual Judicial Conference. One of my favorite conferences throughout the year, I get to see so many friends from all over the state who I really only see about once a year. Since the conference was in Kansas City this...

Empathy in Practice: Navigating the Unknown Together

Recently I had the privilege of hearing NPR’s Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson speak at the United WE “We Work for Change” event. I was a bit apprehensive walking in because I was going alone. The first handful of people I noticed as a walked in were friends and...