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Image: “Cheshire Cat in the Tree Above Alice,” hand-colored proof by John Tenniel (1820–1914). 19th-century illustration. Public domain. Sourced via The Morgan Library & Museum: www.themorgan.org/prints/item/250313 In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland , there’s a moment when Alice first meets the Cheshire Cat. Most people remember it for the line, “We’re all mad here.” But the beginning of that conversation has always held my attention a little more. It goes something like thi

I began kindergarten in a small church school that used the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program. In 1986, this meant working through PACEs—Packets of Accelerated Christian Education—while sitting in a cubicle facing the wall, my back to the center of the room. To get the attention of the supervising adults, we raised small flags: one American, one Christian. I don’t remember which meant what. Within a month, I was moved into the main classroom. My reading, writing,

Even offline, I’m still confronted by politically charged content—especially when it crosses into professional territory. I don’t share my political or religious views online. I prefer in-person conversations for those topics. That’s just me. But today, I want to comment on something politically adjacent—because it touches on professionalism, ethics, and training. A video has been circulating showing two retired Army veterans, in uniform, interrupting a Senate hearing to pro

Was I looking for travel? Longing for adventure? Hoping to continue a legacy? Nope. I joined the Navy because I was broke, divorced, living with my parents—and inching toward 30 with a résumé full of odd jobs and a master’s degree I couldn’t afford. This isn’t the beginning or the end. Just the part I feel like telling today.

It was a difficult decision, although I’m not entirely sure why. No—that’s not true. I completely know why I deactivated it. In short, it...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question asked of every child. I know it was asked of me—and I always had an answer....