The Doors

I did a thing and learned some things, so now I’m going to tell you about it because if I Continue reading →

Thank you, teachers.

Teaching is hard. I know this from both sides of the chalkboard as I have been both a frustrated teacher Continue reading →

Be the Picked Up Poop You Want to See in the World

Andy Warhol famously said that everyone will get their 15 minutes of fame. Well, it seems that I’ve been given Continue reading →

At a loss

I don’t go in for public grieving. Candlelight vigils, marches, group gatherings to show support – those are not my Continue reading →

Thank you, Hillary.

Dear Mrs. Clinton, My name is Heidi. I’m a 1st generation Chinese-Canadian mother of an 11 year-old girl. I stayed Continue reading →

I’m really proud of my compost

About five and a half years ago, I moved into a condo and started a new chapter of my life. Continue reading →

Proust (ish) Questionnaire with a 10 Year-Old

My girl turned 10 years old today. It’s a pretty big deal. I decided to mark the occasion by interviewing Continue reading →