For the past few days, with the constant news updates, people rushing to the store to stockpile disinfecting wipes and hoard toilet paper, numerous public events being canceled, schools closing, and the fear that comes when the word "pandemic" is officially declared, I've been trying to put it all together and come up with the … Continue reading Surreal
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Stories Matter
We all have our stories about who we are or the series of events on how we got to where we are now. Sometimes these stories are told to friends and relatives, and are well-known to those around us. They're the stories we tell at parties and family get-togethers. Sometimes our stories are forgotten, shelved … Continue reading Stories Matter
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Letting Go, Letting God
You've maybe heard the phrase, "Let go and let God." Those five words are so simple, yet hold so much promise and instruction. They also happen to be some of the most difficult words for many of us to follow. Especially me. These words had been popping up in my life so frequently the past … Continue reading Letting Go, Letting God
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Seven Moments
While waiting in line at the grocery store a few weeks ago, I glanced over at the various magazine covers cleverly placed as impulse purchases at checkout. Celeb gossip, tabloid news, and scandalous headlines were all vying for my attention. The cover of People magazine caught my eye, mostly because I noticed a photo of handsome Prince … Continue reading Seven Moments
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A Sad Milestone
By the end of most nights, I am so tired that I can fall asleep pretty quickly. There's always that odd night now and then, when there's too much on my mind and it takes forever to fall asleep. Last night was one of those nights. Something was troubling me in the back of my … Continue reading A Sad Milestone
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My Cultural Identity
Happy New Year! The year ahead always feels like it's filled with so much promise and mystery and adventure! Don't you agree? Well, January is already halfway over, and so it's time to get this new year of my blog (my 6th year of blogging!) started! In case you missed it in one of my … Continue reading My Cultural Identity
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Birthday Wisdom
My birthday was a few days ago and it was celebrated with a fabulous party! Happy birthday to me! With age comes wisdom (or so they say), and so I've been reflecting on my life and the various intellectual, emotional, and spiritual journeys I've taken throughout the years. I'm no wise sage, but there is … Continue reading Birthday Wisdom
