Service dogs aren't "just dogs." They're partners, protectors, lifelines, and family. This is for Luka, Ranger, and everyone who has loved one.
Tag: Veterans
June Is Still Pride Month
Pride Month didn't begin as a celebration—it began as a protest. A veteran, nurse, and gay man reflects on Stonewall, the AIDS crisis, military service under discrimination, and why visibility still matters today.
So What Are You Doing to Fix It?
Sometimes the biggest changes aren't visible. A memory from the Army, a lesson from Burning Man, and the realities of stroke recovery led me to a simple question: after all the complaining, what are you actually doing to fix it?
You Can’t Go Home Again
A visit to a newly opened emergency department forces reflections on grief, regret, lost careers, unhealthy coping, and the painful realization that some versions of home can never truly be returned to.