I struggle, still, to find the words to explain (or excuse?) the silence since my last post. Even with the conclusion of Derek Chauvin's trial, things feel bleak: and to be honest, every step forward feels like it's countered by two back. The rage is exhausting: I'm frustrated by the world and even ... Read More
Remember Their Names
There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said. In fact, I'm a writer who's lost her words. I'm enraged, frustrated, devastated, exhausted—and though there is so much swirling in my head, this tragedy is not mine to report on, much less one to use as a means of metabolizing (and ... Read More
Make Light Shine in All Directions
I must've stared at a blank text box for over a month now, unable to write much beyond an attempt at the title if just to give my thoughts some semblance of direction. I wrote, deleted, and tried again: "A Call to Action Against Anti-Asian Violence;" "Protect our Elders; "Why We Must Address Rising ... Read More