Navigating the Forest: How Hard Can It Be
Hello fellow optimists, As a mom, my days are often built on a soundtrack of kid tunes, some better than others. Lately, one song has lodged itself in my mind more persistently than the rest. “Get Back Up Again” from…
The Art of Gratitude: A Moment of AI Inspiration
Hello AI creatives, My institution hosts a Giving Day once a year. Each year, I am surprised by how inspired I get. Without fail, it manages to get my creative juices flowing. For three years, I created content for and…
Who Wrote It Better
Hello Technology Geeks, I recently published a piece titled “Midnight Poem,” crafted during a sleepless night. I do not consider myself a poet, but this raw outpouring of thoughts felt too important to keep to myself. After the piece was…
Everything She Could Be
Hello Dear Readers, If you’re new to my blog or haven’t been following, I am on a journey of self-discovery, a journey to define myself through my mother’s existence. I’m creating a documentary to chronicle this path of connecting and…
Unraveling Narratives
Hello dear friends, Stories have power. They can be a source of comfort, or if we don’t face them, they can become a place of discomfort. They have the power to move us forward or hold us back. Yes, stories…
40 Chapters: The Evolution of a Dreamer
Hello, dear friends, The past year has been a steep learning curve for me. It’s been rough and one of the hardest yet. But even though the fire raged, the house didn’t fall. It didn’t fall because I wouldn’t let…
Balancing Acts: Reinterpreting WWII Rationing for Modern Moms
Hello tireless individuals, Continuing our exploration of “Modern Motherhood” through the lens of iconic war posters, I came to a campaign piece from World War II focused on rationing. By reinterpreting this poster for the modern mom, we shine a…
How a Little Coffee Can Fuel a Mom
Hello, fabulous individuals! Being a mother is a Herculean task. The responsibility, the constant demand for your attention, the sleepless nights, and the endless chores can feel overwhelming. But as mothers, we have an uncanny ability to rise to the…
We Can Do It with Lots of Coffee: Reimagining Rosie the Riveter
Hello, dear friends! Welcome back to my “Modern Motherhood” series. If you are just joining us, we are bridging the gap between past and present by drawing parallels between iconic war posters and motherhood’s modern-day triumphs and challenges. For our…
The Messy Bun: The Symbol of Modern Motherhood
Hello, amazing individuals! As we continue to explore the landscape of modern motherhood through the prism of historic war posters, the next stop on our journey brings us to the humble yet ubiquitous ‘messy bun.’ Is it just me, or…
