So…did I tell you about that time I fell off the face of the Blogosphere? If you’re reading this, you’re too kind. Thank you. Because I disappeared for a while. Not too long after my last post, I started doing ALL THE THINGS.

I took a trip to Florida with my son and my daughter.
I promised myself to do nothing but sit on the beach and read a book while there.

I nearly succeeded.

I led two separate book discussions at a local, popular library.
I made it through said discussions without tripping over my words.

I explored our nation’s capitol for the very first time.

I grappled with our nation’s dichotomous history and the enormity of it all.

I visited D.C. and met with legislators on Capitol Hill.
I did my best to not look like an over-the-top tourist while I was there.

I met dozens of fabulous women (and a few men) from YWCA’s across the country.

I realized I have lots of fabulous footsteps to follow.

I met Simone Sanders.
And Bernie Sanders.
And Melissa Harris-Perry.

I learned I can almost control my Fangirling.
I toured Howard University’s campus.
I took 15K steps in one day.

I took a bunch of preteens to Kings Island.
And to the mall.
And to volleyball camp.

And to Kings Island.
And to the mall.
So.
Many.
Times.

I accepted an offer to co-chair a committee of a huge event.
I gave a statement before City Council on the importance of Human Services Funding.

I helped plan and execute a movie screening and panel discussion, urging young women and girls to get interested in and consider STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers.

And we received this lovely note

I marched alongside my coworkers in the Pride Parade.

I marched alongside my coworkers in the disability parade.

I decided not to include everything I’ve done since writing my last blog post. The aforementioned are just the highlights.

I realized that all of these things have happened since June 1, 2017.

I started writing this post on July 31st.

I’m hoping you’ll forgive my lack of activity here and grant me some grace.

I’ve been doing all the things. All the things– except writing on these internet walls. And sleeping (it’s 1:39 am right now). I’m going to do bed.

Until next time.

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