What is Leap Year Anyway and Why We Care

This article won’t explain every nuance and historical fact of Leap Year. The reason you are reading this article at all is that Leap Day happens to be my birthday. I get asked, a lot, “What is Leap Year anyway?” Usually right after I have answered the “When is your birthday” question. What is Leap…

How to Successfully Talk to Women You Should Know

I’m not going to give you a lecture on how women you should know (and women in general) have been absent in the history books. I also won’t lecture you on how under-represented we are when it comes to being recognized for our achievements. But I do want to take the space on this page…

Love and Loss: How to Have Conversations that Hurt

Experiences of love leave enduring marks on our lives. With love, eventually comes loss. That’s what makes it all the sweeter; the gross impermanence of life amidst love and loss. A great feeling is difficult to express, so we mostly don’t to the fullest extent of our emotions. Or we feel there is perhaps a…

4 Ways to Revisit New Year’s Resolutions

Have you checked in with your #NewYears Resolutions? Sometimes the best plans get pushed to the side when we get hit with everyday things. That is why it’s important to set time aside to make sure you’re giving yourself the best. While you’re at it, don’t forget to #checkIn with your loved ones. Need some…

How to Document Religious Memories and Moments

In December, I thought it would be fun to apply the 5-minute storytelling process to some of the major religious holidays and events during the last month of the calendar year. The inspiration came after being asked to create Christmas prompts. I felt it was important to represent as much as I could. This is a…