Jul
09
The Hate U Give
And the lessons it’s teaching me
8 min read
Heather Jauquet
Writer, wife, mom, runner, former teacher, and current crocheter. She's been working at full time writing since the start of pandemic while battling cancer.
Jul
01
Ruminations on Elijah McClain
This morning I woke up and the kids and I sang and danced to the Hamilton
Soundtrack as our celebration
1 min read
Jun
30
Done with Chemo and Next Steps
I am officially finished with chemotherapy! I had my last blood draw and chemo
appointment last week. I am thrilled
2 min read
Jun
29
Accountability in the Case of Elijah McClain
Why did it take a public outcry 10 months later?
5 min read
Jun
27
Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: Getting to Know You
Creating my own cheering squad during cancer treatments
5 min read
Jun
26
When it’s Not Enough to Observe, Listen, and Learn
Putting thoughts into action
5 min read
Jun
25
Elijah McClain: Say His Name
When being articulate, but different, can harm you
5 min read
Jun
22
Cancer in Quarantine Diaries: I am not a Cancer Warrior, I am Just Weary
Confessions from the infusion chair
7 min read
Jun
18
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Mbue provides a transparent look on how the fate of one family depends on the fate of another pursuing the American Dream
2 min read
Jun
11
The Haircut
In late March, before the world shut down, I went to the salon for my last
professional haircut. The big
3 min read