They Were Just Being Kids
Two Halloween moments that changed in seconds Halloween is supposed to be fun. Costumes, candy, kids running from house to house like they have somewhere VERY important to be. đ Most of us have been around enough children on Halloween to know that âwalking calmly and predictablyâ is probably not at the top of their […]
Nobody Gets There Alone
What Wisconsin reminded me about the people who carry us along the way When people see that Youngstrom Safety traveled to Wisconsin for another presentation, it probably looks pretty simple from the outside. Get on a plane, show up, share Russâs and my story, hand out some yellow bracelets and head home. And technically…yes, that […]
It Only Has to Go Wrong Once
Last year, during Fire Prevention Week, a family in Calabash, North Carolina, shared a story that has stuck with me. They went to bed one night with a lithium-ion battery charging in their garage. Nothing about that sounds especially unusual. Honestly, how many of us have plugged something in before bed and never given it […]
Who Are You Going Home To?
There are some trips where I come home thinking about the presentation. And then there are trips where I come home thinking about the people. My recent trip to Missouri to speak with the teams at Emery Sapp & Sons and Clarkson Construction was definitely the second kind. It started before I even left home. […]
When Business Gets Busy, Safety Is Often the First Thing to Go
I was recently looking back at some of the companies and organizations Youngstrom Safety has connected with over the years. Some invited Russ and me in to share our story with their crews. With others, we talked about what a presentation could look like, but for one reason or another, it never happened. Looking through […]
Wait… Youâve Heard Our Story Before?
I recently had the opportunity to speak for FlatironDragados during Construction Safety Week, and this presentation came with a few unexpected blessings. I had originally been scheduled with a client in Texas that day, so getting to stay close to homeâand skip the flightâwas already a win. đ We had a beautiful sunrise, the weather […]
The Bus Was Stopped. The Lights Were Flashing.
On August 13, a school bus in Clay County, Florida, was stopped along its morning route. Its warning lights were flashing and the stop arm was out when authorities say an SUV approaching from behind failed to slow down or stop. The vehicle went onto the shoulder before coming back into the lane and hitting […]
Taking a Little Piece of Russ Back to Whalerâs Cove, Alaska
Some trips are vacations. Some trips are adventures. And some trips carry a little more with them. This trip to Alaska was one of those. I was headed back to Whalerâs Cove Lodge, about a 45-minute float plane ride from Juneau, Alaskaâa place that holds so many memories of Russ and me. For about 20 […]
When the Air Changes, Pay Attention:A Wildfire Safety Reminder
Here in the Pacific Northwest, wildfire season is something we know to expect. But this year, it started feeling serious pretty early. I have family members who work at an airport fueling the planes that help fight wildfires. My niece, brother-in-law, and nephew are part of that work, so I hear a little about what […]
The Blessing of Looking for Blessings
Some trips are remembered because everything goes exactly as planned. This wasn’t one of those trips. Traveling with a wheelchair, presentation materials, bags, and what felt like millions of yellow bracelets is never simple. But once again, I was reminded that God often places little blessings along the way if we’re willing to notice them. […]