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Apr 27, 20216 min read

Part Essential Worker, Part Salesman, All Fatigue and Frustration

David Baker's thankless job selling phones at a store gets even more grueling when the pandemic rolls over into its second year.

Apr 13, 20215 min read

End of a Chapter, Beginning Of a Book

I live in a city that is almost an exact replica of the one in my childhood dreams. Ironically, the one thing that is missing is happiness.

Apr 9, 20213 min read

前幾天，我和父母通電話。

我們並不是刻意地避免彼此促膝談心，只是我們能力上做不到。

Mar 26, 202113 min read

Searching for the Tree of Life Near the Gates of Heaven

Those who know where the yews are don’t know how valuable they are, while those who see the tree's value simply don’t know where they are.

Mar 18, 20218 min read

Hurricanes and Hope

As I got older and began to understand storms, I learned just how resilient the people around me are.

Mar 6, 202110 min read

Opinion: We Need To Distinguish Between Vaccine Hesitancy and Anti-Vax

People who are hesitant have doubts that require answers, and scientists are perfectly placed to provide them with these.

Feb 23, 20214 min read

My Role Model Taught Me How To Be a Strong Woman in Science

When I talk about the religion I feel culturally affiliated with, I hear an eerie silence.

Feb 8, 20217 min read

Listening Is a Superpower: Hard Wrought Lessons From Conversations With Voters

I peered through the sidelight windows, seeking any indication of who these people might be: a flag, a sticker, even an item of clothing.

Jan 31, 20216 min read

Why You Should Add “Talk About Death” To Your 2021 Resolutions

"I would like everyone to have a good death but we can’t achieve that unless we as a society stop whispering and start talking about it."

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