Mar 21, 2022Member-onlyDear MẹA letter to my grandmother. While you were alive, I felt certain I told you I loved you plenty of times, that I asked all the questions I wanted to know about your life, that we laughed and loved together enough. You were 93; by all accounts we had had…Death And Dying6 min readDeath And Dying6 min read
Sep 17, 2021Member-onlyA Letter to My Future SelfDear Future Self, You are successful now. I bet you’re sitting on the rooftop of your upscale three-story townhouse overlooking the ocean. In your hand is probably a spicy cucumber drink made with Hendricks Gin that you made yourself because no one else makes it to your liking. In front…Writing Life4 min readWriting Life4 min read
Sep 21, 2020Member-onlyBlue Sun, Yellow Sky NovelHere’s what others had to say about Blue Sun, Yellow Sky: “A touching exploration of identity and reinvention painted with gentle yet precise brushstrokes.” — Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) “Blue Sun, Yellow Sky delivers a glimpse into the artistic process, a stunning globe-trotting journey, and the intimate portrait of mending a heart broken by life itself.” …Book Recommendations3 min readBook Recommendations3 min read
Published inChalk.Board·Dec 19, 2019Member-onlyNo Non-DairyWhere coffee meets family. Cynthia woke up at four in the morning to prepare. She had meticulously picked out four outfits the night before: casual, casually upscale, winter blasé, and winter chic. She needed something that said, I know we’ve only just met, but I want you in my life…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Dec 19, 2019Member-onlyTraveling Finland & EstoniaIt’s been a while since I’ve posted about travel. Life — as it happens — got in the way. But I finally got my wings back and I feel enriched in a way that I haven’t in some time. In my twenties, I launched into travel after heartbreak and in…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Aug 28, 2019Member-onlyTravel IcelandIceland is a paradise unlike anywhere else. An island in the Arctic Circle, it’s a haven of colorful architecture, kind-hearted locals, and otherworldly landscapes. Make your way to Reykjavik and get your walking shoes on. …Iceland5 min readIceland5 min read
Aug 28, 2019Member-only5 Things You Need to Know Before Self-PublishingSwitching gears from writing to marketing was quite possibly the most excruciating brain shift I’ve had to endure. That being said, I’ve learned a lot! So I thought I’d share my experiences to help anyone who is considering self-publishing. …Self Publishing7 min readSelf Publishing7 min read
Aug 28, 2019Member-onlyBe Still in the Rothko ChapelSince my arrival in Houston a few months back, and my subsequent leap into the art community, (because well, when you don’t have a job, you hang out in museums), I had been asked in passing if I’d ever been to the Rothko Chapel. …Art2 min readArt2 min read
Aug 28, 2019Member-onlyTravel — Austin, TXTwo days is definitely not enough time to spend in Austin if you want to see it all (esp. if you go on Halloween weekend) but it is a city to be reckoned with. My first night I actually stayed in Milano, TX, which is about an hour and a…Austin4 min readAustin4 min read
Aug 28, 2019Member-onlyDo Things — Wander Through a MuseumI spend a lot of time in my own head, and occasionally I need a break. This past Thursday was one of those days. …Art4 min readArt4 min read
