Is that what you call it? Getting too busy, failing to manage or prioritize my time enough to really grow this blog…It’s been a while, and not for lack of anything to share! Life moves too quickly, priorities change or come into focus more. This is supposed to be an act of mindfulness in itself, … More Coming Off of a Hiatus
Ever wonder just how well you are sleeping at night? How much time you spend dreaming (in REM), and how well rested you really are? How about how to improve your sleep and get the most restful sleep? Fitbits and various fitness wearables are all the rage now, but the Oura ring, in my opinion, … More How Do You Sleep at Night?
Fun family ski and dogsled adventure in Big Sky Montana … More Family Skiing in Big Sky, MT
Cooking class with kids in Porto! … More Family Cooking Class in Porto, Portugal
Learn a little about the BPD’s Aviation Unit … More BPD’s Aviation Unit AKA Foxtrot
Parenting is one of the biggest challenges we face, and I struggle with the balance of being a loving, nurturing, understanding Mom, and putting my foot down without losing my shit. So I’ve been reading a lot of parenting books, and there is so much overlap in concepts but I need the constant reminder … More Siblings Without Rivalry Overview
When I said the simulator and scenario rooms were fun, I had forgotten about the module on the K-9 Unit. It’s remarkable how even the most serious adults in the room light up and melt at the sight of a dog. As a dog-lover myself, I really enjoyed learning about the BPD’s canine unit and … More Baltimore City’s K-9 Unit
The night I played pretend on a simulator and embarrassed myself in a scenario room… … More Simulator and Scenario Rooms
Sergeant Rangel spoke to our citizens’ academy class about the BPD’s Bomb Squad. Until three years ago, the bomb squad was just a part-time team. They are now a full-time squad, receiving 350-400 calls for service a year. Of those hundreds, only about 5 tend to be considered legitimate threats. There are seven bomb squads … More Baltimore City’s Bomb Squad
What I learned in my training on use of force. … More Citizen’s Academy Use of Force Review
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