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Reflections on Gendered Ageism & Beauty

Reflections on Gendered Ageism & Beauty 1000 1085 Surya Ohara

Gendered ageism[1] has been weighing on my mind a lot as of late. It might have to do with the global pandemic adding to a pre-existing sense of impermanence. It…

Gender Equality: Why We’re Not There Yet

Gender Equality: Why We’re Not There Yet 750 969 Surya Ohara

Trying to Look the Part – Sugar? – No, thanks. A pause. The air thick with awkwardness. His gaze steady, he says, “men don’t like humble women, you know.” My…

The Calmest Place Sits in the Heart of the Storm

The Calmest Place Sits in the Heart of the Storm 460 682 Surya Ohara

“So don’t be frightened, dear friend, if a sadness confronts you larger than any you have ever known, casting its shadow over all you do. You must think that something…

Spreading Minor Miracles as a Way to Dismantle Systemic Racism

Spreading Minor Miracles as a Way to Dismantle Systemic Racism 1284 1709 Surya Ohara

Preamble Though I’m writing these words in the wake of the recent uprising against the nth instance of police brutality in the U.S. in a long and revolting history, and…

The Role of Wonder in Surviving Grief

The Role of Wonder in Surviving Grief 515 656 Surya Ohara

Irrational Thoughts My father’s feet. That’s about the first image that came to mind as I sat down to write my grief story. My dad is eating at the coffee…

How to Wonder at Otherness and Save our Pale Blue Dot

How to Wonder at Otherness and Save our Pale Blue Dot 1919 1080 Surya Ohara

Preliminary Remarks – This post is so made that you can click on any section you like without having to read the whole post. To further improve its readability, I’ll…

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