New experiences generally don’t transpire organically. A little planning can give you something to look forward to and offer you a new perspective about yourself and the world around you. One of the most common ways is to travel. It can provide new scenery, food, people, and activities to name a few. I’m not talking […]
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Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. In 2019, distracted driving killed 3,142 people – a 10% increase from 2018. It only takes a second to change your life and the lives of others. Staying focused on the road and paying attention to driving can help you avoid a close call or a deadly […]
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A Checkup in Self-Care – Creating Collages At the beginning of each new year I take time to sit down and contemplate what I’d like for myself in the year ahead. During this exercise I also reflect on the previous year. It’s important to reflect on what I had set my intentions on and what […]
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Books were instrumental while grieving the loss of my mom. I looked to them for some peace, laughter, connection and ideas how to heal losing someone I loved so very much. My heart ached for answers and books provided what I was seeking. I dedicated a chapter in my book to “books.” Chapter 4 is […]
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It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week. This is me with my youngest son who is in his last months of being a teen. Did you know that teens have the highest rate of crashes, injuries and deaths on our roads? They are new drivers after all and generally take more risks than adults. As teenagers […]
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated October as the first-ever national Pedestrian Safety Month. The agency is making pedestrian safety the focus of October as part of its continuing efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users. Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or on a road, everyone is a […]
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Q13 Fox News came out and filmed me at my mom’s memorial garden to raise awareness for National Stop on Red Week. The week serves as an important reminder of the dangers in intersections and the importance of stopping on red. Preventing these crashes is in each driver’s control. Together, we can protect our community, […]
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National Stop on Red Week was a good time to raise awareness about the dangers of red light running and being aware of our own potentially risky driving habits. My mom was killed and six other people were injured when a red light runner hit them as they crossed the street. I wrote about my […]
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This article was written about a year after my mom passed. I spent a few hours talking to Robert on the phone about my mom and the crash that killed her. I felt he understood what I was going through and I was seen and heard by someone outside of my immediate circle. I so […]
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Lori Koidahl 