My first two long relationships ended with someone leaving. One was a marriage. She chose another man. He had the … More
Author: KP_Kelly
Wear The Hat
Sometimes, supporting a small business is as simple as wearing a hat… Just before I interviewed Stephenville head football coach … More
What the Sunset Pulls From Me
There are seasons inside me that forget how to rain. Even when grief arrives dressed for the occasion, even when … More
Emotion Meets Truth
Emotion is not the enemy of truth. I have always had compassion for what people feel. Pain is not imaginary … More
When You’re the One Initiating Contact
What does it mean when you’re always the one initiating contact? A thoughtful look at one-sided communication, unresponsive friends, dating, effort, and when it may be time to stop carrying the whole relationship.
Crack Above Me
I did not see it until it seemed to see me back. The crack is not a line, exactly,more like … More
250 Years of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Two hundred and fifty years. Somehow, the experiment still breathes. A country born from defiance, held together by sacrifice, and … More
History of Echoes
We say people “made history” a lot. A team wins a championship. A runner breaks a record. Someone does something … More
By Whose Measure
There are seasons of life when success feels like a finish line. A title.A number in the bank account.A house.Recognition.Proof. … More
Butterflies Land on Tuesdays
A strange thing happens when you are 46 and single. People begin treating your relationship status like an unsolved cold … More
The Loud Inside Me
I spent 23 miles beside Lake Michigan, and somehow the loudest thing out there was still inside me. I am … More
Swipe Left If You Want Division
Somewhere along the way, people started confusing political disagreement with personal incompatibility. Dating apps have become a fascinating sociology experiment … More
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Pizza 