Dear “moderate” Republicans asking for a “moderate” Democratic nominee, You had your chance. Four years ago. You blew it. It’s not up to Democratic voters to make sure that you have someone to vote for in November. If you really are a “Never Trump”-er then you’ll vote for the Democratic nominee no matter what. […]
“Perhaps, most simply, idleness is reserved contemplation through the tranquilizing of productive and unproductive time.” I am productive. I like to think so. I must be working toward something, or I will feel defective. Rather, I must be validated by a finished-product, the thought of incompletion knots under my skin. I have this recurring dream […]
Picture this: I’m at a family gathering. People who have not seen each other in months are telling each other what’s new, the smell of masala and jeera fill the room, my cousin and I go back and forth sending each other links related to the things we’re talking about, I open my camera app […]
My mother had surgery last week. Bedrest, heavy medication, the works. The weight of being the oldest, the second in command, is always on my shoulders. It’s a comfort and a burden all the same, and I have never felt it so acutely weighing down on me than I have in the past few weeks. […]
Have you ever taken a break from social media and thought, this is really good for my mental health? How often do you ask yourself why it feels good to stay away? Whether it’s a year, a month, a week or 24 hours, an intentional break from social media can feel like a breath of […]
One question that I get very often is: “What can I do to help the environment?” And although it’s actually a vague question, I do have some answers for you. But first, a few things to know about me: I am very, very passionate about the environmental work that I do. Environmentalism encompasses both my […]
I love discussing politics. I enjoy the back and forth of debate and hearing other perspectives on issues. I also love to yell at people and tell them that they’re wrong. (Sorry, Dad.) Being informed and having an opinion is something that’s important to me. But when I sat down to work on my next […]
