Writing for the Common Good
How often do you take a moment and savor the beauty in the ordinary? I know in my day-to-day life, I do this very little. And when it comes to travel, FORGET ABOUT IT! When I travel I want to see the big and beautiful. I desire to experience the "must see" of the place.... Continue Reading →
When traveling, there are so many preparations that need to take place before the plane reaches the sky. Laundry, cleaning, shopping, doctor appointments, packing etc. Most of these I hate doing. My favorite travel prep I do is reading. When I travel I try to learn about the places I go and I particularly love... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to kick off a new travel blog series: Ecuador Unfolds! This summer I was fortunate enough to go to Ecuador for the first time and explore the physical and communal beauty that defines the country. The main reason that this trip was unique was because I was able to travel like a local.... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a true testament to the state of the nonprofit sector as federal funding has been drastically slashed. I went to a county of board supervisor meeting to review agenda items for the county’s budget for next fiscal year. The agenda was nearly 44 pages long with the vast majority of it being a... Continue Reading →
Shout out to all my singles! As a chronically single person, I know that Valentine’s Day can be a hard day. Just remember that your worth is NOT dependent on if you have a significant other and don’t believe everything you see on social media. Recently I have been reflecting on how lucky I am... Continue Reading →
Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Though I am not athletic at all- I still find myself trying new activities and adventures. Sports have shaped my life in many different ways and I am so thankful I have been able to experience them. I’m also excited that women sports are FINALLY getting... Continue Reading →
"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge." It would be that opening line that would influence my life. I was in 8th grade literature class and we were reading and learning about Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Cask of Amontillado.... Continue Reading →
As I watch the fires destroy LA my heart breaks and I feel so powerless to help. Through my church I was able to donate some items but I still felt like I was doing nothing. Until I saw all the items the church had collected from the community. It was inspiring to see people... Continue Reading →
Today I spent the morning cleaning up trash with the South Bay Clean Creek Coalition for Earth Day. It served as a reminder that no efforts to help the earth and nature go to waste. Through the efforts of SBCCC over the years, salmon have been slowly returning to the area. Every piece of trash... Continue Reading →
As a straight, cis woman Pride will also mean something different to me than those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Even though I will never know what it is like to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, thankfully there are books that can help open my eyes to their experiences. Here are some... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 