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in September 2016

When You Don’t Do It All

Not too long ago, I would tune into “Chopped” on Food Network almost every evening. I loved the outlandish ingredients that were pulled out of the mystery basket (Durian and sheep’s hooves, anyone?) and the chefs with their unbelievable knife skills and risotto-making super powers. In particular, I remember one episode. Not for its culinary wonders ...

Stepping Out to Build

"Akka, can I tell you a joke?” she asks, pulling out a neatly-folded newspaper from her backpack. “Okay, sure,” I respond. “What do you call security guards outside a Samsung store?” she continues eagerly. “Hmm… I don’t know. What?” “Guardians of the Galaxy!” comes her answer. Lavanya, all of 10 years old, with bright eyes and a pixie haircut that ...
MEET SUSAN

I love words. But you probably figured that out by now, considering this website essentially collates my words on the web. Read More…