Logically, I should transition this to be a strictly professional website – long form blogging is largely dead, overshadowed by 2 minute social media videos, or static posts with music. But my hope is the pendulum will swing back and folks will return back to reading for human interest rather than curated moments or skit (which are still interesting). The joy and adventure of my life has always been rooted in taking the path of my own choosing. My interests are expansive:

Gardening and landscaping: working within the conditions I have to grow what nourishes me and supports the ecosystem,

Family history: scouring records and interviewing relatives to understand our history & relationship to this country,

Visual and performing arts: dancing, designing, and crafting to gain sanctum from the chaos of the world,

Public health & antiracism: understanding the reasons for the persistence of structural violence and how to undo it,

Peace in the mundane: savoring a sunrise on the porch, once-a-season blooms, a perfect bite, or a sunset in a new country.

There is much I want to do and learn, while also rest, thrive, and be present. This space serves as a reminder of past accomplishments, heartaches, thoughts, and experiences, and all those to come. Welcome.