Unless you work in an essential job (a shout-out and HUGE thank you to those who are), you’re likely working from home during the global pandemic. Though it’s wise to constantly consider your personal safety and how you can protect those you love, here are 5 reasons why right now is an excellent time to […]
Work/life balance isn’t a new concept. Many people struggle with it. I live the WFH (Work from Home) life as a professional shooter. Normally I can find a good blend between work projects, training and family life. I won’t lie. Our first week of “distance learning” and school assignments as we shelter-in-place was quite a […]
So many of us are working from home for the next few weeks. For parents, that means we’re juggling work with schooling as well. With a 6th grader and 1st grader at home, this is definitely new territory, not only for us but for our teachers as we try to educate kids via websites, apps, […]
I have struggled to write this post. February 29th, Rare Disease Day, seems like ages ago instead of 23 days past. So many of you have supported us as we raise money for the Cure JM Foundation. I’ll start by sharing the success of this campaign and thank everyone who has been so kind as […]
Social distancing or self-isolation? We’re on the latter side of the spectrum right now due to concerns for our family’s health and safety. That means a lot of home-cooked meals and a lot of precautions. One thing we miss already, Kansas City barbeque! KC BBQ is pretty special. Though there are many excellent establishments to […]
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time firearm purchasers. During this stressful time and with children spending more time at home, the firearm industry reminds gun owners that […]
COVID-19 is serious. The media is sounding off. People standing in line at grocery stores are speculating. Fingers are flying on phone screens and keyboards to share experiences on social media. What started as prepper shaming evolved quickly. Within days many of the very shamers were racing to the grocery stores to fill their carts […]
Life has been especially unpredictable. If you follow me on social or here on the blog you know why. If not and you’re new (welcome and thank you), the short version concerns our daughter’s battle with the rare autoimmune disease juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Being a parent has taught me many things but the lessons I’ve […]