Hello, readers! 👋 Thanks for checking in to see how my year with AmeriCorps St. Louis is going. In this last post before my trip to Montana, I met with several community partners who reminded me that all is not doom and gloom, and there are countless people working hard to make the world a … Continue reading Week 10 | Community Connections | July 15-19
Hello, readers! Thanks for checking on my year with ACSTL. This week wasn't particularly eventful, but hopefully there are a few laughs hidden in there for you. Enjoy! Monday, July 8 | Nothing says, “Welcome back from the long holiday weekend!” like an office whose A/C still isn’t working. Sadly, the system is so old … Continue reading Week 9 | A Storm’s A-Brewin’ | July 8-12
Hello, readers! 👋 Welcome back to another post about my year with AmeriCorps St. Louis. As I post this, I'm sitting in a laundromat in Butte, Montana. I'm excited to share what I'm experiencing back in the Treasure State, but let's catch up first. This post looks back on a short holiday week, but not … Continue reading Week 8 | Summer Heats Up | July 1-3
Hello, readers! 👋 Thanks for checking in as a catch up on some posts from June. This week wasn't the best, but it was not without accomplishment. Monday, June 24 | This morning’s meeting felt like a full room—most of the 40-some ERT Members, full staff, all VISTAs, and 2 dogs—with teams set to start … Continue reading Week 7 | Stuck in a Rut | June 24-28
Hello, readers! I've been a little behind on my posts. Thanks for those who have asked me when the next one's will be up! It encourages me to keep writing, and it makes me feel pretty cool to have fans! 🤩😎 This week, I talk about the ups and downs of the jobs, my Great … Continue reading Week 6 | Switching Gears | June 17-21
Hello again, readers! Welcome back to my blog. This week was much more calm at the office than the previous ones, which balanced out the frenzied energy of the city at the St. Louis Blues blasted their way through the Stanley Cup finals, all the way to Game 7! 🏆 Monday, June 10 | The … Continue reading Week 5 | Gloria | June 10-14
Welcome back, readers! 👋 Week 4 was another action-packed week with my second deployment to another MARC, a stop in another state, and my first go at sandbagging. Monday, June 3 | There was a notable lack of energy from the team at the 0700 briefing. Some folks had just returned from several days of … Continue reading Week 4 | Not In Kansas Anymore | June 3-7
