Immigrant DoeTry a Little New Food For ThoughtIf you are reading this and you know me, you know that I love food in general like a kid loves birthday cake. If you don’t know me, this…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
Immigrant DoeForced Separation From Our IdealsAs a child fascinated by airplanes, visits to the airport were memorable events. For me, most of these trips were to either see my father…May 17, 20181May 17, 20181
Immigrant DoeLove Knows No BoundariesEach year there is a trendy gift that everyone wants. These gifts become most popular around Christmas. The first such gift I remember was…Jan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
Immigrant DoeRemembering What The Anthem Stands ForWe all have memories that stick with us. Some are happy, some are sad, and some are our proudest moments. This past week’s focus on…Sep 28, 2017Sep 28, 2017
Immigrant DoeA Paper-Thin Line Separates Us From DREAMersOne of my favorite teachers in high school had a great saying that I still use today as a reminder of our choices in life. He would mention…Sep 6, 2017Sep 6, 2017
Immigrant DoeThe Insecurity of Questioning Our FreedomsThis past week, during a trip to Saudi Arabia, an American friend with family in Saudi Arabia was stopped and questioned upon arrival. He…Jul 2, 2017Jul 2, 2017
Immigrant DoeWe are not just “somebody else’s babies.”This past weekend was yet another reminder of the new world we immigrants are living in these days. Congressman Steve King of Iowa tweeted…Mar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
Immigrant DoeGiving VOICE to Hatred; the VOICE Program Distorts Our National Vision.All of us inhabit one world, but we each view it uniquely through the lens of our own experiences. The more we focus on our shared…Mar 7, 2017Mar 7, 2017
Immigrant DoeOur safety net frays as our skins remain undocumented.There are two things I cherish most about elections. First, the opportunity to participate in a democracy, stand in line with my fellow…Feb 28, 2017Feb 28, 2017
Immigrant DoeWe are immigrants. We are Americans. And we belong!If we are lucky, we belong. I was lucky. I was born into a loving family, immediate and extended, and into a community where I was always…Feb 19, 2017Feb 19, 2017
