Life has a peculiar way of intertwining our most ordinary possessions with the profound moments that shape our existence. For me, that connection is embodied in a simple red Chinese noodle bowl – a vessel of both nostalgia and grief. It’s a symbol of life’s fragility, a stark […]
Her eyes were tired and blurry. But she really wanted to finish her evening reading. It was important to her to read as much of she could to be prepared for tomorrow. To be alert, ironically enough, for what hardship the day was bound to bring. She grabbed […]
My son has the cutest fireman’s raincoat that makes him feel super special when he is wearing it. Just a few weeks back fireman came to his school (he is in Pre Kindergarten) to talk about what to do in the case of a fire. He seemed pretty […]