Choosing Love in the Face of Hate
You can’t control what others do to you, or what happens to you, but you can control your interpretation of the event and how you react.
View PostWhat to do about Hate Mail
An Open Letter to Amy Schumer on Snatched
Don’t see Snatched – it’s nothing but untrue stereotypes and typical American fear mongering. Amy Schumer should be ashamed of herself.
View PostThe Subjectivity of Luck
We sat in silence for a minute, four twenty-somethings from so-called “first world” countries, with our infinite opportunities, our excellent educations, and the ability to do pretty much whatever we want. I could never think of myself or my life in the same way again.
View PostStruggling to Commemorate in La Paz Cemetery
How do you properly commemorate the most important person to shape your life, especially when you are so far away?
View PostIn Memory of My Mother
My mother’s childhood took her across countries and states. Unlike mine.
Her adult life (and therefore my childhood) saw our family firmly planted in the small radius of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
View PostIt Starts with Words
I’d always said I’d go to Thailand., and never did… Until a one week vacation changed my life forever.
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