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Always Swinging Open
I see my Abuelita’s screened door swinging in my mind’s eye: sunlight piercing through the mosquito net, the scent of warm tortillas in the air. Even at 4, I know that Abuelita is not rich, not like my other, Italian … Continue reading
Travel
What is the most uninformative statement that people are inclined to make? My nominee would be “I love to travel.” This tells you very little about a person, because nearly everyone likes to travel; and yet people say it, because, for … Continue reading
Be Strategic About Bigger Plants
Oversized plants are a fun way to add lots of green to your space all at once, but it’s important to choose the right one. “If you’re looking to show off to your friends with a huge statement plant, you … Continue reading
Young Black woman
“As I came into myself as a young Black woman, I realized there’s a whole type of person and human experience that is just not onscreen. That really pushed me toward what I do now, which is tell stories about … Continue reading
Small Big Things
Focus on the simple things. I get that it might not seem like organizing your Tupperware drawer or hanging new blinds in your bedroom is that big of deal. But being able to easily pack yourself a lunch and having … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 