KalivaSurprise EndingsIt was a Saturday morning and I was looking forward to walking the Golden Gate Bridge along with my good friend. It was the third weekend…Feb 7, 2022Feb 7, 2022
KalivaMy Own WorldWhen Covid 19 began and all were forced to remain indoors, I along with many others chose to go to the outdoors. Fresh air and exercise…Apr 24, 2021Apr 24, 2021
KalivaOther PeopleOther people are transitioning. Other people are voicing reality. For other people, nothing has changed. They still work, travel to work…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
KalivaTodayToday was a day of creativity. I wrote an article, or more like pieces to one. Haven’t written in years because I didn’t have inspiration…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
KalivaMy Lost SisterIt was winter of 1996. Outside, the snow had been falling for some days now, that it looked as if it would never end. Of course, this was…Jul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
KalivaSpending two weeks in Mexico, reminded me so much of Guinea.The best times in Mexico would be when my mom and I would have discussions throughout the night. We would talk about one topic, then drift…Jul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
KalivaMarch, Chant, and ListenI Arrived nervous, I felt it and probably looked it. 3–4 months sheltering, can do that. The youth march was on my calendar for days, so I…Jul 14, 2020Jul 14, 2020
KalivaTo My 15 year old self…Ask questions, show interest in other people’s stories. There are many that share your same story or very similar at the least. Your…Jul 14, 2020Jul 14, 2020
KalivaBefore the first date…I never thought about my values once I became acquainted with others, and never thought about what values mean for a relationship. I…Jul 4, 2020Jul 4, 2020
KalivaGrowing old…Growing old is exciting to me. It feels freeing in a way. Like people don’t expect you to move so fast or to do things “cause you have a…Jul 4, 2020Jul 4, 2020