Jun 21Be the TreeIn the three months since I last wrote, I turned 40. I celebrated 15 years of marriage. I went to New Orleans for Jazz Fest, to the Sahara Desert for sunset and to New York to greet a ship for work. There was a lot of magic and grace in…5 min read5 min read
Jun 20Unexpected PedestriansThe border and what to do about it — Last week I was driving along the border of Texas and Mexico on my way to volunteer at the food bank as part of a trip to learn more about the “situation” at the border. Big ole metal fence stretching for miles to my right. Every few miles, there was…Borders5 min readBorders5 min read
Jun 20A wreckage upon the EarthSince I last wrote, I traveled to Mali and Costa Rica for work. In Mali, I visited schools and water projects that are the result of a 10-years-long partnership between the foundation and our partner there. In Costa Rica, I was visiting a potential partner and evaluating whether or not…Mali4 min readMali4 min read
Aug 30, 2022Cold (hearted) Chain ❤️🧡💛💚💙Cold (hearted) Chain ❤️🧡💛💚💙 Most people tell me I have the best job in the world, giving money away. Most days it IS the best to be able to use resources to create impact in overlooked communities or simply just give someone a much-needed meal. BUT there are also many days, projects, instances, that…Cold Chain5 min readCold Chain5 min read
Jul 20, 2022MutualismI was lucky enough to recently be at a vineyard in southeastern Sardinia contemplating the fig. The sunset was hazy, but the grapes were full on the vines and we picked from a tree dripping with sweet pears as we walked through the rows. We sat down under the branches…Sardinia3 min readSardinia3 min read
May 18, 2022Everything Everywhere All at OnceSpring has quickly turned to summer here in Texas, and I’ve been enjoying getting back to ALL the work in person. It’s been a welcome season of celebrations — for the foundation, I’ve attended building dedications, visited partners on food rescues and checked in on chickens we funded at a…Multiverse6 min readMultiverse6 min read
May 11, 2022Economy of the UnwelcomeIt’s been a minute. I went to Thailand! I visited with refugee friends who are close to being resettled after I met them in Bangkok six years ago, thank God. I had coffee with friends and colleagues and there was sun and temples and 7–11s and lingering dinners and lanterns…Refugees3 min readRefugees3 min read
Oct 28, 2020Help Me Help YouBeing on holiday this week in Colorado has been so refreshing (the mountains! the air!), but the realities of the world have seeped in, making me want to curl up in front of the fireplace and refresh the terrible news of #endsars in Nigeria, protests in Thailand, and the runaway…Save The Children4 min readSave The Children4 min read
Jun 20, 2017All We GotToday, on #WorldRefugeeDay, it’s hard to feel hopeful. This morning I visited with a friend in the Immigration Detention Center who has been waiting there for a year for his refugee status. He’s decided he’s had enough and is going back to West Africa. He’s not sure if the people…Refugees4 min readRefugees4 min read
Mar 8, 2017We Should All Be FeministsInternational Women’s Day brings with it a bit of an eye roll effect — both why do women need a day? and, inversely, oh, wow, thanks so much for our ONE day, totes grateful. One could argue, as I plan to, that the day, the label and #IWD are helpful…Women6 min readWomen6 min read
