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The notion of “perfect timing” has been on my mind for the past few weeks. To be perfectly honest, the notion of time has been a concept on my mind for as long as I can remember. From a rational, intellectual perspective, it makes sense. There are definitions that explain it. When I look in the mirror, I see the physical effects (because a five-year-old face no longer stares back at me, lol). What I still yearn to understand is the feeling of time, of how sometimes it feels

For those who have worked through my journey book, Korean Chopsticks and an American Spoon , the foundation of my philosophy is embracing a growth mindset at any age. I am well into middle age and still finding awe and joy when I learn something new and make connections from what I’ve learned in the past to what I experience in the present and forecast for the future. The topic of privilege – what it means, what we owe to ourselves, and what we owe to others – is one that I’v

Hello, everyone, and thank you for visiting this space devoted to continued growth and exploration. For those who have been keeping up with this blog, you’ll notice that it’s been very quiet for the past few months. I’ve had ideas about changing the tone and purpose, and those ideas finally took root. Rather than sharing tourist-like posts about sights and eats in Pittsburgh, I’m pivoting to a more purpose-driven one. Over a lifetime of living in suburbs and cities, there are