Lots of great things happened in 1984. You could go to the theater and watch the original Ghostbusters or Beverly Hills Cop. Madonna was making her way into the living rooms across America thanks to MTV. Bruce Springsteen released Born in the USA and the original Apple Macintosh went on sale. In Washington state, then [...]

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Folks who know me in real life know that I am feeder. I come from a family of feeders. It is one of our love languages. As I plan a small holiday dinner for my immediate family, I do so from a place of privilege. I have a roof over my head, a table to [...]

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Traditions are a critical piece of who we are and who we are becoming. They give form and foundation to our lives. They link us to our history, our present and our future. And as we stare down the oncoming holiday season – with the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19 – finding ways to honor the [...]

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Our family had big plans this summer—a trip to Hawaii with our extended family. Clearly, that trip is no longer happening. While I mourn the loss of warm weather and tropical breezes, what I’m really feeling sad about is the loss of connection with my family. It got me thinking about ways we create memories [...]

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Like many of you, I’m home with my family and feeling pulled in so many directions as a parent, partner, employee, citizen, friend, and teacher. A constant question I hear every day in all those spaces is: “How can I help? I want to do more than just donate money.” The news we receive during [...]

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