“Show up, dive in, stay at it”
Today was scary, but that’s for tomorrow. Here’s what I want to remember from Obama’s final address.
Mexico at the Golden Globes
Diego Luna’s performance in Rogue One shows, rather than tells, the value of inclusion and diversity.
Solidarity and tragedy in Texas
Houston shows its unity, while an Austin Islamic Center burns.
Introducing twofer Saturdays
Friday gets a break, and the seventh day is for creating.
How lucky we are to be alive right now
Shortly after the election, I narrowly missed history.
Alaska police have a bold idea about kindness
It’s not just a gesture of goodwill.
First Somali-American legislator takes her oath
In St. Paul today, 34-year-old Ilhan Omar got down to the business of serving the people of Minnesota.
Pockets of joy in the driving rain
I took a hike, and Trump did something sorta-kinda good today.
Saluting Austin’s Season for Caring
Since the city gave me the greatest gift last week, I want to recognize how locals are making an impact.
New year, new chances to live better
It’s 2017, and we’re all looking for light. Here are the ways I’m planning to work on myself, and in so doing, hopefully also put more positivity out into the world.
