This post shares some resources for understanding Critical Race Theory. The other day I wrote a post about Critical Race Theory. And I wanted to follow it up today with a list of some resources that have helped me better understand ideas related to this field of study. Here is my post about Critical Race… Continue reading Resources for Understanding Critical Race Theory
Should We Be Scared of Critical Race Theory?
I have been wanting to write about Critical Race Theory because there seems to be a lot of controversy around the issue lately. You can read more about this here: What is Critical Race Theory and Why Is It Under Attack? But before I get into the specifics of Critical Race Theory, I want to… Continue reading Should We Be Scared of Critical Race Theory?
Why We Doubt We are Capable, Part 2
This is the second post in a series about why we doubt we are capable. I wrote the first post in this series a few weeks ago, which you can read here: Why We Doubt We are Capable, Part 1 In that post, I discussed how the problem of exceptionalism can cause us to doubt… Continue reading Why We Doubt We are Capable, Part 2
My Two-Year Silver Hair Update
This is my two-year silver hair anniversary update, a little late. Approximately two years ago in January, I decided to let my hair go silver, and I have never looked back. You can read more about my process here: I’m Letting My Hair Go Silver Five Things I’ve Learned from My Silver Hair The One-Year… Continue reading My Two-Year Silver Hair Update
Running for Ukraine: Part #3
I am running for Ukraine. You can read about it here: I am Running/Walking for Ukraine: Day #1. So far I have completed five total days, and I have run and walked a combination of 17.703 kilometers (around 11 miles). I’ve run about half of those and walked the other half. The other day… Continue reading Running for Ukraine: Part #3
Running for Ukraine–Part #2
I am running for Ukraine, and you can, too. You can read more about it here: Running for Ukraine Over the next few months, I am running 44 kilometers for the 44 million people in Ukraine. (That's 27.3 miles). I am a novice runner, so yesterday I just ran a mile at my local park.… Continue reading Running for Ukraine–Part #2
I am Running/Walking for Ukraine
I want to help Ukraine, but I haven’t known what to do. And I have been feeling anxious about it. So, I was excited last night when I heard a news story about an organization in Lexington, Kentucky. It is called Race Rise and is doing a virtual walk/run event to raise money for Ukraine.… Continue reading I am Running/Walking for Ukraine
When We Feel Hopeless about Ukraine
I have been wanting to writing something about Ukraine for a while. But to be honest, I have felt overwhelmed. And I didn't know what to write. So, I have been practicing silence a lot, resting, and spending time in nature. These practices are a part of my regular routine. However, I find that I… Continue reading When We Feel Hopeless about Ukraine
Prism Salon: Creating the Space You Need in the World
I love going to get my hair cut at Prism Salon, but I haven’t always felt this way about haircuts. I have wild, curly hair, and let me tell you: I have had some bad haircuts in my time. For instance, there was that one hairdresser who nearly yanked out my hair trying to brush… Continue reading Prism Salon: Creating the Space You Need in the World
Why We Doubt We are Capable, Part 1
One of our most painful feelings occurs when we doubt that we are capable. We may doubt that we are capable of accomplishing a certain task or being a certain kind of person. Or we may just generally doubt that we can succeed at life. This is a widespread feeling that so many people suffer,… Continue reading Why We Doubt We are Capable, Part 1