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Where is home?

The intersection of people, place, culture, and economy intrigues me. Why do some people stick like barnacles to a place while others fly away?

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Remember us?

It was insidious, a subtle creeping of a new way of life as new technology usurped our lives. But what is the cost of all this digital convenience?

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Why do we collect so much stuff? Do objects have meaning and memory attached? After the 2025 LA fires, I got some answers.

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At 52, I learned the ins and outs of modern dating. Sadly, I’ve since learned that having no expectations is a healthy mindset.

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As a kid, I learned that to be seen I had to perform. I became highly productive, so why did I feel like a failure?

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Dating app prompts drive me crazy but some of the responses are worse! Reading between the lines can be so revealing.

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Wet, cold, without cell service, and stuck in an unheated minibus, I opted to retreat inward to calm myself.

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When I see a huge tour bus rolling through LA or NYC, I can’t help but think get out and walk, you’re missing the best parts!

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Touching down in Tokyo, after years of longing to visit, forced me to reconcile the city I’d imagined with the multi-layered real deal.

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Serious people, it seems, wear black. And yet, nature’s hues are incredibly inspiring, why are we so color averse?

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When we belong, we feel seen for our true selves. Feeling secure and connected requires a lifetime of self-discovery.