open letter

A Minnesota police officer recently shared the story of a man he arrested and how he used his 'dad skills' to calm the man down.

Rochester, it's just my opinion but I think it is time to get a little more serious about this 'lil problem we got going on in the med city. I mean...people come here that are sick. Visiting our town shouldn't require a barf bag. #justsayin

"You will hear me cry out for my parents. I am not calling for them to save me. I’m screaming in heartbreak..."

A lot of independent women struggle to find their place. Just know that you aren't alone.

Anytime a mental health crisis ends in suicide, I'm truly heartbroken. The news about designer Kate Spade this week really hit me. Did it hurt you?

Dear Rochester, As a newcomer to Rochester, this will only confuse me. I'm hoping this decision is vetoed. As a newcomer to Rochester, this will only confuse me. I'm just getting used to the first name you gave this newly renovated convention center!

To a fellow member of "The Club," You're about to get stronger. I know this isn't a "club" we want to be part of, but this won't last forever.