Over the last few weeks, as communities across the nation have braced themselves for the continuous impacts stemming from the current pandemic, there’s a message that’s been widely circulated by elected officials and media outlets — “The coronavirus doesn’t discriminate.” Although this statement holds true in a biological sense, it…

The other day I had the opportunity and honor to facilitate an online learning lab focused on bias. Teaching others about the impacts of bias and especially racism, is part of my daily life and work. Thinking about inequities that continue to plague society is always at the forefront. …

This is a challenging, but necessary piece to write as I contemplate the microscopic enemy that has suddenly shifted our lives overnight creating havoc. As if mothering weren’t already challenging on all levels, this pandemic bringing with it new and overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. These are…

I don’t know how many other women around my age would agree with me or not, but no it’s not a compliment when someone says the following to me: “Wow, you look great for your age.” “You’re how old?! You don’t look it at all.” “I want to look like…

Reduce social media use and stop Netflix binge-watching — With the Western New Year, I keep thinking about two of the most important things I need to do if I really want to achieve my yearly goals and create greater change in my life — break up with Netflix and significantly reduce the social media habit. …

2019: You’ve been a rough one and so I can’t say I’ll be sad once you’re a thing of the past. In fact, I’ll be relieved once you’re gone. But, with only days to go until 2019 is over and done with, I am reminding myself of the importance of…

I can’t believe I’m writing about this, but I can’t sleep and this piece keeps ‘haunting’ my brain, pun definitely intended. As a mother of teens and a tween, I’m constantly learning new terms and trends, some that I’ll never understand. I clearly remember one of my teen girls talk…

I write this one with my heart on my sleeve. Just a few weeks ago, one of my friends passed on from this life and is now on her journey to Miktlan (the place where we undergo our greatest transformation). As human beings, death is the most difficult of relationships…

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