This past Friday was a whirlwind. I was in my bedroom reading and listening to music so I didnāt hear the impending doom that was happening in my kitchen. Thankfully, my dog started whining and forced me to pay attention. ā¦
I knew I was in trouble when I felt numb while listening to a constituent share details of the violence she was experiencing in her home. This was when I was an advocate for survivors of violence years ago. Sheā¦
We donāt ever know what someone else is going through. I was sad to learn of Naomi Juddās death by suicide a few weeks ago. She and her daughter, Wynonna (the famous country music duo – the Judds) were toā¦
Have you jumped on the Wordle craze? For those not in the know, itās a daily 5-letter word puzzle that you have 6 tries to guess. Itās a fun way to bond with my family as we compare how manyā¦
Sadly this week, I was reminded how anti-Blackness continues to be prevalent in the Asian community. The reminder came from Jennie, a new cast member of the āReal Housewives of Salt Lake City.ā She came on to the show withā¦
I regularly watch āAll American,ā a show about football in Los Angeles. Iām not into sports but enjoy the show for its characters and definitely Taye Diggs. š Its main character, Spencer, continues to take accountability for other peopleās actionsā¦
I became an executive director in my 20s. I remember being so excited that I was entrusted with this role, however, it was awkward. I was a colleague and then became the boss. I didnāt know how to navigate the conversationsā¦
Grief has been on my mind lately, especially with darkness starting earlier with the time change. A loss of a way of life. Bearing witness to the fragility of life as I spent a few months with my aging parents. ā¦
Iāve been hearing more about burnout lately from my community. People arenāt able to set boundaries between work and home life since many are still working virtually. I believe that camaraderie is an antidote to burnout because when you build that emotionalā¦
This past Thursday was Diwali – āthe festival of lights.ā In Sanskrit, Diwali means ārow of lamps,’ and folks use this occasion to line up their homes with lit candles and diyas (ālampsā). These lamps symbolize knowledge, prosperity, and goodness.ā¦