“One thing I heard from every group of residents we met with across the city is how much they love Baltimore.”
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch, 2017

Ten years after Freddie Gray’s death, I’m still holding the moments that showed that love.
#FreddieGray

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Happy vernal equinox from my pretty pittie ☀️ 🐶 🌺

very much looking forward to the rest of today ✝️🫶🏼

I loved seeing this announcement in my email today for many reasons. Biggest reason being that this says directly to Baltimore city youth, “you are welcome and wanted at Harborplace”.

In honor of Rare Disease Day, I’ve published my first Substack post. I’m sharing my personal journey to raise awareness and offer hope to others. I’d love for you to read my story & consider subscribing to my Substack.

Thank you for your continued encouragement ❤

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I hadn’t considered that federal government choices might impact my Airbnb, like this cancellation I just received today 😮

A timely read this week by @ethannichtern.bsky.social : “Don't ever breathe in without breathing out. Don't practice taking in the pain of the world without also contemplating your own agency.”

I’m totally printing out this photo from ChatGPT and hanging it at my home desk 😍

Mr. Rogers was really on to something when he said:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”