by jamieivey | Jan 21, 2022 | Etcetera
When my oldest started high school, I imagined a gigantic hourglass full of sand flipping over, and our countdown was on for how much longer we had him in our home. He had completed eight years of school, kindergarten, and preschool, and here we were...
by jamieivey | Jan 11, 2022 | Etcetera
An important day for an important matter of justice and freedom: Human Trafficking Awareness Day. I remember first coming to terms with the fact that this problem was not just in other parts of the world, but was happening right in my city. Right in my...
by jamieivey | Jan 7, 2022 | Etcetera
The Happy Hour 2021 Holiday Gift Guide It’s 2022 and even saying that out loud sounds futuristic. I know there’s a lot we could say about the last two years, but that’s not why we’re here! We’re here to look forward and think deeply and...
by jamieivey | Dec 28, 2021 | Etcetera
I tell my kids often that Readers are Leaders, and I truly believe that to be true. Fortunately for me, I have a job that requires a lot of reading, so the discipline of reading is something I have to do. Keeps my reading game strong, that’s for sure. ...
by jamieivey | Dec 17, 2021 | Etcetera
*Guest blog by Aaron Ivey and Abigail Castel For a lot of reasons, December is such a fun time of the year. Holiday spirit is ramping up, the weather is cooling down, parties and gatherings are in full swing, and your favorite coffee shop probably has a...
by jamieivey | Dec 8, 2021 | Etcetera
In November, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Texas/Mexico border with Women of Welcome. I absolutely love this organization, but in case you’re new around here, let me tell you a little bit about who they are, in their own words! “Women of Welcome...
