Cameron
Why I Quit PTA
After five years of serving on the PTA executive board at our elementary school, I quit. But not for the reasons you might think from watching movies that portray certain kinds of “PTA moms.”...
A River and a Harbor
Within days, my perspective on immigration was changed with a visit from a river to a harbor.
About this time last year, I flew to New York City with my mom and my four-year-old to babysit...
3 Things I’ve Learned from My Intergenerational Book Club
If I had to pick one thing that is saving my life right now, it would be my book club.
I realize book clubs are nothing new or revolutionary, but mine has one unique twist...
The End of Optimism
My spiritual director recently described the difference between optimism and hope, as it relates to the season of the coronavirus. Optimism is what we see on Instagram. “It’s all going to be okay!” “Bake...
The Only Thing That Gets Better in a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder to enjoy some of the best things San Antonio has to offer. I can get take out from my favorite restaurant, El Mirasol, but I can’t enjoy...