A year ago today one of my best friends died. It was sudden but not unexpected. I missed three finals to run back and forth to all of the airports in the DC area so that her family could be together. And I spent a week dodging my mother's well meaning coworkers who talking about … Continue reading On Female Friendships
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Being the Protected and Served
I try very hard to remain apolitical but there was another police brutality video that surfaced in the last day or so, I feel that maybe I can provide some insight into dealing with the police. Now you're worried about the fact that I am a white woman. I am. But I have also been … Continue reading Being the Protected and Served
Meet the Neighbors
What do you do when lock yourself out of your apartment? Most likely, you have to call a locksmith because you've lived somewhere for few years and still don't know your neighbors. Imagine how much money you could save on lockouts and cups of sugar if you just knew one or two people in your … Continue reading Meet the Neighbors