Family SupportMy family has always been my support system. Through every up and down that life has brought, my family has been there when I’ve allowed them to be. When I... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MotivationIt’s no secret that I get up before most people to get my day started with meditation and getting in a workout before getting ready for work. So, how do... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prepping for SuccessA few years back, I read that if you fail to prepare, then you plan to fail. This could not ring more true when it comes to the subject of... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Meeting the MomentI have long believed that everything in my life happens for a reason. I may not know that reason at that moment; often, the "a-ha" moment comes later in hindsight... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Oat Breakfast BitesFor those of us with busy lives, breakfast - while the most important meal of the day - can be difficult to make time for. By prepping this bite-sized breakfast... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Gym TimeI love working out. I get up most days at 4:15 AM, meditate, eat a pre-workout meal, have a bit of caffeine, and head to the gym. I start my... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Lessons LearnedA little while back, I wrote about my going to therapy for the first time in my life. I engaged in short-term therapy that is made available by the clinic I... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
ProudThe first time I heard the word homosexuality, it was said with disdain. It was a Sunday morning, and it came from a man behind a pulpit whose bigotry was... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Shot of HopeWhen I was a kid, whenever times felt difficult, I often turned to my childhood hero Superman. When I didn't feel like I fit in with other kids, him being... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heroes Among UsWhen I was 8, my cub scout troop went on a tour of the local police station. After the tour, the officer providing the tour asked us if we had... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Spring Mozzarella SaladSpring is here! That means it’s time for lighter fare. This makes for an easy and filling salad that will satisfy the need for light and tasty lunches. To take... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Healthier ChiliIt’s still cold here in Kansas. Like much of the country, we have had a great deal of ups and downs temperatures. But, while we wait for spring to arrive... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Was HereRecently, I was in the clinic where I work while visiting with a patient, which these days feels like a real treat. I was stopped by a volunteer provider who... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus CrepesI’ve been playing with my food lately and diverting from my normal chicken and rice. In life, we all need to find things that bring us joy especially when things... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dear MeDear Kalvin, When I first began to think of what to write in this love letter to myself, I paused. Not because I didn’t know what to say, but because... By Kalvin Pugh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Not Your Typical Love StoryA few months back, I wrote about how dating is complicated and how, in the middle of a pandemic, I didn’t know what the world of dating would look like... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Warm Winter SaladIt’s easy during cold winter months to turn to comfort food, but often, comfort food equates to unhealthy options. Salads to me are a summer food so to resolve that... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Roasted BroccoliWe all know that you are supposed to eat your veggies, but what if you are like me and you don’t love them? You find a way to make them... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Stronger Than YesterdayI begin my day in the gym. I wake up around 5 AM every morning, I meditate, and then head to the gym. This has become my anchor: it allows... By Kalvin Pugh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Baked Sweet Potato FriesThese are a staple of my meal prep. Everyone knows I’m serious about my nutrition and while I do see food as fuel, it also has to be enjoyable. French fries... By Kalvin PughBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments