-
The start
April of 2001 I'm born a tad early en route to the hospital. -
State of the Union
President Bush vows to expand the fight on terrorism, labeling Iran, Iraq, and North Korea "an axis of evil." -
We move to the UP
At the age of three my family and I move to Rudyard, MI and never quite leave the area. -
My youngest brother is born
Jesse, my youngest sibling, is born after we move to the UP making him the only true "yooper" out of all of us. -
Womens Suffrage in Kuwait
In a vote of 37-21 women are granted the right to vote and run for office in Kuwait. -
My parents split up
My parents separate but continue to live in the same town and spend time with all of us kids. -
US Removes Military Ban
The Pentagon lifts bans preventing women from participating in combat operations and front line combat. -
Obergefell v. Hodges
Same sex marriage is legalized in the US. -
Sibling Vacation
Following my high school graduation my five siblings and I traveled to Orlando, FL and visited Universal Studios. -
COVID closes the international bridge
COVID restrictions shut down the bridge connecting Canada and Sault Ste. Marie, MI. -
My nephew is born
My nephew, Noah, is born right at the beginning of the pandemic.