My good friend Monica Lee reached out to me in February/March on a brilliant project she was working on to spotlight Hmong women in honor of Women’s… Read more “#HmoobWHM2019”
Author: yoleiyang
Congrats Dad!
I am a descendent of an unique tribe from the hilltops of Southeast Asia and a product of survivors and veterans involved in the Secret War. My… Read more “Congrats Dad!”
Celebrating the life of our loved ones who have passed
The universe is busy working on drawing connections and making me analyze meanings behind every event. I glanced over this month’s calendar on the refrigerator at work… Read more “Celebrating the life of our loved ones who have passed”
We have our biggest insecurities
“Smile.” Uh, no thanks. I don’t remember the first time I felt self-conscious about my teeth. Growing up, nobody made fun of them but I caught myself… Read more “We have our biggest insecurities”
2019
I have an early flight to catch tomorrow morning. My luggage and bags are packed and ready to go. I’m sitting on my bed in Minnesota right… Read more “2019”
2017
Most mornings I’m tired and I’ve never relied on a cup of coffee to help me get through the day. I can’t explain my natural energy just… Read more “2017”
Stardust
My name was determined at the time of birth. I was born at sunset and my mom, being superstitious of this hour, confided in my grandmother for… Read more “Stardust”
Little Miss Sunshine
My favorite time of year in Austin, TX? Definitely late November. It feels like a mixture of fall and spring AND the weather drops from the 80s… Read more “Little Miss Sunshine”
Ah, and that’s a wrap to a daily dose of poetry for the month of October. 🙂 I’m an optimist but my writing can portray me… Read more
He covered up all his mistakes by saying, “I’m only human.” That was just an excuse to better himself. 72/365 (It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Posting… Read more
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