Life’s Palette Blog

Life’s Palette is a space for sharing my personal stories and reflections. I have also included journal articles and media pieces that I have contributed to. All my writings are about my life, my caregiving journey, connections to others and the struggles faced in this chaotic world.

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Our beds are burning

We are just sitting by holding our breath and waiting for policy makers to make the bold moves necessary to stop our beautiful world from burning.

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Charcoal Dust and Pencil Shavings

Dozens of papers, layers of ink, pools of paint, clouds of charcoal dust, mounds of pencil shavings and eight months later, the first part of my art school journey is over.

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