Personal Essays

on Still Life with Scraps and Discards

A special field trip to Sacramento and The Artist's Way Weeks 3-4 Recap

Jun 7 •

There's a whole universe within each of us.

What a dream it is to activate these different parts of ourselves wholly, fully, and regularly because family life isn’t nuclear, it’s collaborative.

Jan 4 •

Remembering that life is practice

on coping and creating, and a post-election art prompt

Nov 7, 2024 •

Friday Feels: In Praise of Chindo Comfort Foods

How Hainan chicken and rice became my go-to dish to nourish my community

Mar 15, 2024 •

Menopause Marketing

Buyer beware: menopause marketing is a growing, multibillion dollar industry.

Mar 11, 2024 •

Menopause Hits Different for Asian Moms

It is never too soon to talk about menopause, especially when it feels like anxiety instead of hot flashes.

Feb 26, 2024 •

Tidying My Mind

I am the mother who seeks order for her family. I am also the daughter who carries my mother's losses deep within my soul.

Jan 11, 2024 •

I am the Asian Mom

How a Chinese dinner helped me realize I am playing the greatest role of my life.

Dec 13, 2023 •

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