AzeitonaThe Women of My Herstory“You can do anything without batting an eyelash.” My third grade teacher Ms. Brenda saying this to me is one of my few distinct memories…3 min read·Apr 1, 2022----
AzeitonaCapoeira As A Life Source“If you fall down, who cares? Just keep moving.” — Mestra Márcia Cigarra, capoeira teacher5 min read·Dec 8, 2020----
AzeitonaReflections on Service: Serving from the Sidelines“We can flatten the coronavirus curve, and the best way to do that is to avoid calling together big crowds. We are doing our part and…3 min read·May 27, 2020----
AzeitonaFinding Love in Silence“Leah call” there it was — my name — written in my dad’s 2019 day planner; it showed up a few more times across the months, alongside…5 min read·Apr 24, 2020----
AzeitonaCelebrating My PurposeOne of my nieces once texted me on my birthday, “I love you more than cornbread.” This is true love for me and a sign that I have done…3 min read·Dec 11, 2019----
AzeitonaMovement as a GiftI walked into my Saturday contemporary dance class and everyone was already sprawled on the floor. The teacher always starts class with a…3 min read·Dec 2, 2019----
AzeitonaReflections on Service: Volunteering for a LivingPost #4: Reflections on Service: Volunteering for a Living3 min read·Nov 25, 2019----
AzeitonaReflections on Service: Doing a Lot with a Little“Can you help me get land?” a lady in the municipal office asked me in Spanish. I had spent the morning being introduced by the Mayor to…3 min read·Nov 18, 2019----
AzeitonaReflections on Service: Say My NameThe doors to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium had just opened and people started filing in. It was 10:03 a.m. and I was assigned at the…3 min read·Nov 11, 2019----
AzeitonaLetters as a Love LanguageThe letter was dated December 2015 and on the avocado green envelope was my name and address in familiar block letters. I simultaneously…3 min read·Nov 3, 2019----