Dear Auntie,

You've been gone for almost 18 years, and I miss you every day. There is so much I would tell you if you were here to challenge me to a game of Scrabble over a box of donuts. Remember the day we practically made ourselves sick? We didn't eat all the donuts. We had some … Continue reading Dear Auntie, →

Friendship

photo: Ricardo Gomez Angel Today we remember and honor the great Martin Luther King, Jr., a man of character and courage who saw that society had a problem and tried to inspire us to fix it. For his bold action and controversial stance, he was murdered. I often think about MLK and how it is … Continue reading Friendship →

Dear January,

photo: Mathew Schwartz I loved you until today. You brought me "The Sinner," "The Americans," and "Homecoming." I've been a happy little binger. I lost myself in each series. By the way, I also lost my first pound since December 20. I know we typically don't think of loss as something to smile about, but … Continue reading Dear January, →