I wanted to write about joy today
I really wanted to write about joy today. I wanted to write about a joy that I am craving, needing, seeking — and feeling deeply unable to find. I wanted…
Category: Minneapolis
White America: Talk to Each Other.
Obviously, I am a white woman in America. My heart is hurting for America, especially for my black brothers and sisters. This time is NOT about me. But I know…
A poem
Somehow, my words don’t feel adequate, but this is what I seem to have right now. This should not be a normalcy. A human, a person, a cousin, a loved…
My 2020 Commencement Speech
youtu.be/ I woke up this morning to breakfast in bed from Christopher and puppy snuggles from Blue. The birds were already up, of course, to celebrate, too. It was the…
What this (Grief?) has Felt Like
Weird times, am I right? As we all have experienced the past 6-8 weeks, there have been shaky moments, sad moments, elated and joyful moments, and yes, annoying moments with…
Beautiful Unbroken Me
I just scrolled through my Instagram for 20 minutes as I geared myself up to write this. I procrastinated further before allowing myself to feel some feelings that I escaped…
Keep Your Eyes on the Road (and your sh*t to yourself)
You shout out the window as you drive alongside you lean greedily in followed by lustful eye saying, “but that ass, girl!” across intersection as I push my way through…
Strength Gathers me in Her Arms
I leaned forward and tried to listen. I strained my ears to hear what might be there. They ached from the effort and yet I leaned in farther. Please, please,…
The Day Between 