A response from a biracial woman. — The tan crayon was closest to my skin color, so I used it for my self-portrait. The other children at my table used “peach” and “apricot” for their drawings. Once I finished coloring my face, it was time to draw my hair. The girls in my class had straight or…

How a New York teacher saves and spends in a responsible and enjoyable way. — Many of us work hard for our money. We have full-time jobs that serve as our primary sources of income. We monetize hobbies and skills such as writing, crafting, furniture making, tutoring, coaching, and photography. We know that we need to save for the future and spend in a way…

Inspiration can come from an unexpected source. — Many people, Christian or not, can draw inspiration from the following Bible verse. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds. And praise your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:16 When we let our light shine, we are exposing the purest and truest aspects of our…

How one woman became a runner. — I’ve flirted with running. Sporadic treadmill workouts. A charity 5K that promised free ice cream. Frequent dashes to catch the morning train. It wasn’t till the spring of 2022 that I decided to commit to a relationship with running. Before that choice, the high school version of me was still…