Why Our Quest for Colorblindness Misses the Point
When I see you, I see your skin color. I am not colorblind, nor do I want to be. What a foolish thing it would be to live in this […]
How To Bridge the Divide and Improve Understanding
You're tired of the negativity and divisiveness in our nation. I'm with you. Join me as I share some thoughts on hope in humanity and how we can bridge the divide.
From The Archives: The Illusion of Intimacy
I’ve noticed a theme in many stories shared on social media lately. I was deeply touched by The Innovation of Loneliness; a short video which explores the changes in the formation of our social […]
What We Could All Use in the Wake of Orlando
I can’t make sense of the words and politics swirling around me on social media these days. Every time I get online, I leave feeling exhausted, discouraged, and tied up […]
How 5 Words Caused an Identity Crisis
Back in 2007 my husband and I moved to Shanghai for his work. It was then that I decided to trade in my old leather-bound journals for an actual blog. […]
On Riots, Race, and Hope
Despite what the media tells us, reality is often very different. If we are going to bridge the racial divides in this country we are going to have to turn off our televisions and take a step into one another's lives. Join me as I reflect on doing just that.
Dear Victoria’s Secret
Dear Victoria’s Secret, Allow me to begin this letter with a heartfelt thank you. You see, I’ve suffered from a horrible case of writer’s block for months now. But today? Today I […]
Shattered Silence
Profound impact is delivered in many ways. Mine came in the form of a movie. How beautiful it is to have film today; to have the ability to join in […]
Food For Thought and How It All Began
I’m one person living in a small suburb of Detroit Michigan; a wife, a mother, and a citizen of a small yet brilliantly beautiful and diverse world. At the moment, […]
Jen Kinney 