Shannon M3 min readOpinionWhat Respect Looks LikeWhy is respect so important? Having the respect of others is important because it helps us to feel safe and to express ourselves openly...
Shannon M4 min readOpinionStay Calm in a Stressful SituationI get stressed when I have to speak in front of a group of people. Even if I have given a presentation a dozen times or I know the group...
Shannon M7 min readTattooSleeves are Overrated - Wait, I Want OneMy Tattoo Journey – part 3 Recap It's been a while, so here is a quick recap. I started getting tattoos immediately upon joining the Navy...
Shannon M5 min readOpinion"Parental Rights in Education" or "Don't Say Gay" - Which is it?There is news coming out of Florida of a new Law "Parental Rights in Education" bill. The bill states, "Classroom instruction by school...
Shannon M3 min readTattoolucky 13 or unlucky?How do you skip your 13th tattoo? Lucky or Unlucky #13 An obsession, probably unhealthy. The thought of tattoos was with me constantly. I...
Shannon M2 min readTattooA tattoo in all 50 statesI had a goal to get a tattoo in every state in the U.S. Did I accomplish this seemingly impossible and quite silly goal? How long did it...
Shannon M2 min readTattooWho is Tattoodfool?Number 4 The year is 1998, I am young, rebellious and obsessed with tattoos. Before joining the military, I became enthralled with Tarot...
Shannon M3 min readCrucialWhat is a Crucial Conversation?Are you avoiding one? I am... Most of us are likely avoiding having an important talk with a partner, boss, child, or friend. This is...
-3 min readPersonalLIVING WITH MIGRAINESYou are not alone. I deal with headaches nearly every day. I get a migraine about one to four times a month. A migraine usually lasts for...