Turn Your Wander into Wonder
It’s well known that walking aids creativity. In fact, it’s become so entrenched that there’s now a backlash against such a
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October 12, 2019
Essays
Seed Pod
I notice the young woman about to slop her wine even before I raise my own flute of crisp, cool Prosecco to my lips, but
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October 9, 2019
They Built the Bridge
I was never one to defend myself. Never one to set strong boundaries, or to teach people how to treat me. I was always not
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October 8, 2019
A Voice that Sounds Like Home
This week, after almost two months abroad, I’ve returned to my official place of residence in Portland, Oregon. But I’m
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October 2, 2019
Panic Attacks and Little Debbies
I need to be more transparent. I need to stop glossing it over. I need to stop posting about a life that is edited with
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September 11, 2019
Finding the Humor in Chronic Illness
Being chronically ill sucks. Bottom line. It’s not fun. Or funny. Or enjoyable. But… there are moments that make me
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September 5, 2019
Dreams of Lemon Meringue Pie
My father grew up in an abandoned house in Pālama, one of the less reputable parts of Honolulu. He didn’t even wear shoes
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August 15, 2019
Cleo the Miracle Cat
November 8, 2018 started out as any ordinary work day. The weather had been warm for November, and I was bemoaning this fact,
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August 11, 2019
Overheard in the Coffee Shop
Content warning: suicide My name is not Alan Smithee. Unlike the Hollywood directors who ran from their projects, I want to
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August 6, 2019
It’s Not A Rant, It’s My Reality
Content warning: suicide, loss Ever notice when we get completely worked up and really want to express what affects us
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August 6, 2019
