I've lived in the cocoon of privilege all my life. And, like many others, I've been quite blind to it. With all the opportunities that I have had - whether worked for or simply granted - it has never once crossed my mind that the colour of my skin had anything to do with them. [...]
It's been a rough couple of days here for this introvert. I now understand why some species eat their own young. The mornings have been super-charged with little kid energy. I've tried to steal moments to connect with friends on the phone, or to catch up on the barrage of work emails, but the antics [...]
There is no shortage of articles circulating the internet at the moment about what to do with all your new-found time as you self-isolate. A lot of the suggestions are pretty lofty. Like becoming your fittest self ever. Or becoming a minimalist. Or becoming a vegan. Don't get me wrong, I would love to do [...]
That was the question my son posed to me last night at bedtime. He's 4 years old. Maybe I'm just speaking for myself here, but I think it's easy to forget that our kids might be picking up on some different vibes these days. Routines, as our kids knew them, have been obliterated. In their [...]
I touch my face about 27, 000 times per day. Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime are, indeed, essential services. Going for walks is an underrated pastime. Turns out grocery shopping was, like, a hobby of mine. I need a new hobby. Examining my pores, close up, in the bathroom mirror might just be my new [...]
