Still Here, But Not Necessarily at Home
I used to feel proud to be a Texan and grateful to be American. These days, I feel like an exile in both. Still here—but no longer at home.
More Than a Mirror
A 55-year-old photo revealed a striking resemblance between my son and his grandfather—but also a powerful reminder that while we inherit faces, we build our worldviews. A reflection on family, difference, and the lifelong process of growing into empathy.