The Trash Wheels of Baltimore
During your time in Baltimore, you may come upon a barge with a wagon cover and googly eyes floating on the water. This is one… Read More »The Trash Wheels of Baltimore
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When Rain Changes Its Meaning
Have you heard about the Buddhist monk Wonhyo and the skull cup? It’s a well-known philosophical anecdote that even non-Buddhists in South Korea often learn… Read More »When Rain Changes Its Meaning
A Perfect Group Hangout in Baltimore? Try Topgolf!
Golf is a game of the elite. You need to pay a bomb ($300–$10,000 annually) for a golf course membership. This is followed by a… Read More »A Perfect Group Hangout in Baltimore? Try Topgolf!
Cultivating Native Plants in Baltimore City
Public interest in plants and gardening has increased in the past several years, especially among millenials1,2,3. As a “zillenial” myself, my social media algorithm has… Read More »Cultivating Native Plants in Baltimore City
Facing (In)Justice in Health
I participated as a writer for the book Facing (In)Justice in Health, a collaboration between The Facing Project and the Johns Hopkins SOURCE service-learning center.… Read More »Facing (In)Justice in Health
Exploring Baltimore and Maryland Parks
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring local parks, gardens and forests. Since I moved to Baltimore, I’ve visited several Baltimore County parks, where I’ve… Read More »Exploring Baltimore and Maryland Parks
Flying Ducks: A Unique Version of Bowling Lives on in Baltimore
Bowling is a leisurely but surprisingly old sport that may date back as early as ancient Egypt. Many different versions have existed throughout history, but… Read More »Flying Ducks: A Unique Version of Bowling Lives on in Baltimore
A Phone Call
It had been about two weeks since I’d moved to Baltimore. While I was excited for the opportunity to work on my post-doc, it was… Read More »A Phone Call
Popping the Johns Hopkins Bubble
Every Saturday around noon, I sit on a patch of grass tucked away on the corner of a busy street in Baltimore. It is nothing… Read More »Popping the Johns Hopkins Bubble
Stories That Weigh, Communities That Uplift
Before they ever arrive at our clinic, most asylum seekers have already told their story again and again. To border agents, immigration officers, legal advocates,… Read More »Stories That Weigh, Communities That Uplift