After high anticipation, I would like to PROUDLY announce that I am officially a published author in a national publication Lenny Letter.

I had the great pleasure of being asked to do a podcast interview with Jen Cooper, who I originally met virtually through our mutual friend, Anna. Anna is my oldest and dearest friend, and has not lived in the same state as me in decades, even though we lived closer together when we both lived in the Midwest. That was chapters ago in our lives. So Anna introduced me to Jen via email and low and behold, she lived in the same town. Not only did she live in the same town, but

I am truly honored to be featured today by Teresa Baker of African American Nature & Parks Experience, to share the story of my grandparents, Benjamin and Frances Graham. Teresa, is a leader in advocating to change perceptions and behaviors relative to the national parks and foster the next generation of diverse, informed, and loyal park stewards and outdoor enthusiasts. With events like the Buffalo Soldiers Trail Retracing Project, she is one of the many people whose steps I

Ok, it has been a month exactly since I have said anything. At least on here anyway. I am still in the process of writing about Zanzibar and while doing so, I noticed that I had a lot to say. Quite frankly between the time spent on other things and making sure I download true to my journey, I am still filling out my day one notes. Because of the length, I will break the days down into parts, for your sake and mine. In the meantime, I thought this was interesting enough to sha