Before there were Internet memes and inspirational quotes painted on distressed reclaimed wood, I jotted down favorite quotes in a journal. I have a series of journals from my teen years filled with angst, longing, and a yearning for belonging. The year was 1985. I scribbled … [Read more...] about Time May Change Me
Dirt and Noise
Jay Chaudhuri – Career Citizen for NC Senate Applauds President’s New Gun Violence Reduction Measures (#AsianMomBloggers)
Every year the new year seems to start on a bit of a somber note. The vitriol abounds; the new year isn't necessarily a new slate for many. I see my fair share of trolls and haters based on the content I post. I realize that comes with the territory, and after all these years my … [Read more...] about Jay Chaudhuri – Career Citizen for NC Senate Applauds President’s New Gun Violence Reduction Measures (#AsianMomBloggers)
Not All Children Are Blanketed in Love – Support SAFEchild
The other day two gigantic boxes arrived on the doorstep of SAFEchild. It appeared to be a mass quantity of toilet paper (Stranger things have happened, and yes, toilet paper is a need at any non-profit so there's that.). Upon further inspection of the boxes, we uncovered the … [Read more...] about Not All Children Are Blanketed in Love – Support SAFEchild
It’s OK to Have a Toy Gun…If You’re a White Kid
I see preppy white boys the same age as Tamir Rice carrying air soft guns in my neighborhood and in affluent neighborhoods near me. The longish hair swooshed over their eyes, ever so effortlessly coiffed. They are decked out in Nike shirts or Vineyard T-shirts emblazoned with the … [Read more...] about It’s OK to Have a Toy Gun…If You’re a White Kid
Merry Consumer
One of the hardest parts of parenting is imparting lessons to our children that we hope will stick and carry on through their lives. These are trying times, the height of the holiday season. Consumerism abounds as we substitute the cash register for the altar at … [Read more...] about Merry Consumer
On Allies
There are times life’s journey makes us feel like Sisyphus. Every day we roll up the proverbial rock, only to watch it fall back down, crashing our souls with every step. There are a legions of people who feel disenfranchised in this world and live the life of Sisyphus every damn … [Read more...] about On Allies
The Secret of Santa’s Helpers
There really needs to be more than one Mother’s Day a year. Mothers the world over deserve some accolades and rest during this, the season of giving. You see, without mothers there is little giving going on. We are the ones shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, party … [Read more...] about The Secret of Santa’s Helpers