Snapshots: My Blog

Little bits and pieces of my life written down and shared with you: travel, social work, and other rambling thoughts.

Photo: the Amazon in Brazil, during my Jaunt Down South (2010)

Lake Chelan +2October 3, 2026

Pushing Myself More - The 2026 Chelanathon

On September 19th I swam half a mile in Lake Chelan, biked 12 miles through the orchards above Manson, and ran a 5K to the finish line of the Chelanathon Sprint Triathlon. Three months earlier I had sat down and started a planning document.

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Toppenish +1

Touching Grass - Summer Self Care

This short article appeared in our the Spring 2026 edition of the Heritage University Social Work Department newsletter. I prep...

Sep 2, 2026

Tri-Cities

My MSW Program Earned Accreditation

I’m so proud of the team I work with and excited to see all of the things we build now that we have earned our official accredi...

Jul 31, 2026

Tri-Cities +2

Summer Camping and Hiking, Getting Out Into Nature

Some summer activities getting out into nature, a family camping at Kachess Lake near Cle Elum and a day hike through Paradise ...

Jul 5, 2026

Tri-Cities

Making My Own Tools: Shortcut to Convert Letter Grade to GPA

I would argue that social workers and university faculty align well with the concept of being a Knowledge Worker. A lot of the ...

Jun 6, 2025

Tri-Cities +1

2025 Parade de Bendito Juarez en Jungapeo [YouTube Video]

It was an amazing time and I am so glad to be able to be exposed to all of the culture and people.

Apr 19, 2025

Puerto Vallarta +2

The Different Paces of Life - From Busy to Más Amiable and Unhurried

We need all the different paces in our life and I can love both styles.

Mar 21, 2025

Puerto Vallarta

Recuerdos— Back to Vallarta and Excursions

Give me a tropical climate and the ocean. Loving being in Puerto Vallarta

Mar 17, 2025

Tri-Cities

Building Services for My Students: Helping to Share Information and Connections

It might not be the best idea to always do the extra, but is it worth it?

Mar 1, 2025