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Jul
09
The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

And the lessons it’s teaching me
8 min read
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

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

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

When it’s Not Enough to Observe, Listen, and Learn

Putting thoughts into action
5 min read
Jun
25
Elijah McClain: Say His Name

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

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

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

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