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Stories & Insights
Essays on family, Houston, media, and doing work that matters — plus the occasional strong opinion.
The Robots Are Coming. The Story Behind Them Is Better.
I spent an evening with Team 118 — the Robonauts, out of Clear Creek ISD. They're the second-oldest FIRST Robotics team in the country, and the story behind them is better than the trophy case.
Read more →Protect Our Parents from Scams: A Gen-X Guide to Keeping Family Safe
After twenty years as a TV news anchor, I've covered hundreds of fraud stories. The victims are never stupid — they're trusting. Here's how to protect the people who raised us.
Read more →Caring for Aging Family: A Letter to the Caretakers
I come from women who take care of their mothers. As my grandmother approaches 103, I watch my own mother navigate aging parents, an aging spouse, and an aging self. This is for the caretakers.
Read more →AI As My Coworker: How a Non-Technical Professional Uses Claude Every Day
I'm not a developer. I'm a former TV news anchor who runs multiple businesses. I was uninterested in AI until the tools actually got good. Here's how I use it daily — and how you can start.
Read more →Disconnect to Connect: What a Father-Son Retreat Taught Me About Time
The average father and son spend only 30 minutes a week truly bonding. For a high school junior, that's roughly 36 days left. My quads were sore for three days after our retreat. Worth every second.
Read more →How Far Back Can Music Travel? The Generational Playlist Problem
I was jamming to A Tribe Called Quest with my kids when it hit me: how far back can I go before they lose interest? A deep dive into the shelf life of music across generations.
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