From the time I was sixteen, I pictured having a daughter. Somehow it had never occurred to me that I might have a boy--it just didn’t seem like an option. Boys were for people who had brothers growing up. I have a sister. When I used to ask my mom whether she’d wanted girls or … Continue reading On Having a Boy
Dear America, How did we become so divided? We started out 236 years ago as a group of people looking for new beginnings. We wanted the freedom to practice our own religions, the ability to have our voices heard in government. (It is to be noted that we fought for those things at the expense … Continue reading Finding a Space for Conversation
A few weeks ago we took Chara to the Paw Pet Resort for some water therapy. The vet had recommended both the location and the activity to us to help strengthen her muscles and stabilize her joints, and so we wanted to make sure we followed through. (Now, a disclaimer before I get into this … Continue reading On Privilege and Pets
