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one of my favorite parts of the holidays is the opportunity for giving — to family, friends, and my community (both local and global). after the toughness (understatement) of this year, I have been striving to find even more ways to give and support others because endurance is a community endeavor. we can go further together than on our own.
Read MoreFor my birthday, in lieu (or in addition!) to gifts, I am asking my friends, family members, and community to donate to one (or more!) of the following organizations. I will match all donations made from June 19th-30th up to $300 in honor of my 30th birthday and perhaps, in the midst of COVID-19, racial injustice, war, and famine we can be reminded that we’re a global community of neighbors and we can help bend the arc towards justice now.
Read MoreWhen I was younger, I went through a phase where I was obsessed with clouds. I read up on the different kinds and studied what made them different. I’d proudly display my knowledge and point up to the sky as I noted the presence of a cumulus cloud or stratus cloud. Cumulonimbus clouds were my favorite. It’s a fun word for a nine-year-old to say, spell, and understand and it was a reflection of the times in my young life where I had agency over what I learned and how I applied it.
My obsession with clouds has cooled, as many obsessions from our youth do as we mature, but just a couple of months ago I was sitting in the backyard and looked up for what felt like the first time in ages. I noticed how quickly the clouds were moving and mused about cloud speed for a few minutes as I watched them dance, twist, stretch, and grow across the sky. Then, I picked up my phone and looked it up. (Average cloud speed is 30-40 mph, by the way).
Curiosity.
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