January 1, 2021
A Bridge Too Far?
How many times have you heard this trite advice from friends - it…
December 31, 2020
A Toddler Taught Me How to Live More Intentionally
For 2020, I had set the year’s theme to “Live More Intentionally.” I wasn’t sure…
December 18, 2020
The First Black Woman to Write a Broadway Play
“Her creative ability…will remain an inspiration to generations yet unborn.” “Oh — So now it’s…
December 11, 2020
Through the Lens of Chinese Filmmakers
Hello, I'm Siyi Chen, an independent documentary filmmaker based in China and the US. Born…
December 4, 2020
Writing to De-Stress In Times of Crisis
Lately, I’ve been feeling nothing short of overwhelmed. There’s a lot to do all the…
November 27, 2020
Don’t Fall in Love with the Plan
The week before Thanksgiving, I read a blog written by an initially happy mom who…
November 20, 2020
Gaze and Peace
Title: ‘Gaze’ Material: Pen and Pencil on Bristol Paper ‘A strong gaze, to me, shows confidence…
November 13, 2020
No one to call: friendships in America
Loneliness hit me a few days ago when my roommates were out with their friends…
November 6, 2020
Growing Pains
I think a lot about how easily tempted I was. A letter, an envelope, a…
October 31, 2020
See the Generational Changes in Asian America’s Politics
This is a story about a three-generation Asian American family's political differences, a story about…
October 30, 2020
“76 Days” – The Covid Battle
Imagine this. Your father is dying from Covid-19. He is being wheeled into the ICU…
October 23, 2020
A Quest to Stabilize my Self-Worth
A year ago, I went through a period of depression and it was the most…