The words are generally arranged in contrast to the other: nature vs. nurture. Other times, they become a question, Nature or nurture? For me, more recently, the… Read more “nurture /ˈnəCHər/, v.”
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support /səˈpôrt/, n., v.
With everything that’s been happening in the news recently — particularly the Northern California fires affecting people not so distantly removed from me — it’s been incredibly difficult… Read more “support /səˈpôrt/, n., v.”
character /ˈkerəktər/, n.
My parents sometimes tease me about the things I used to say and desire when I was a little girl. You used to want blonde hair, they’d… Read more “character /ˈkerəktər/, n.”
man /man/, n.
I am all in, 100% with the real talk, critical commentary about men. I might be in a relationship with a man, have an older brother, and… Read more “man /man/, n.”
pride /prīd/, n.
The story of me actually getting myself to Oakland Pride this past weekend is both short and long. It was short because I decided to march with… Read more “pride /prīd/, n.”
home /hōm/, n.
Growing up, I had very little appreciation for intensely Chinese flavors. I didn’t like the earthy flavor of shiitake mushrooms, my nose wrinkled at Taiwanese stinky tofu,… Read more “home /hōm/, n.”
tip /tip/, n.
Before 2017, my Instagram was essentially a food-stagram in all but name. The handle was still recognizably mine, without any reference to food or eating. But the… Read more “tip /tip/, n.”
forward /ˈfôrwərd/, adv.
Today, as I was walking down Durant Avenue in Berkeley, I passed by a news anchorwoman setting up a camera next to Top Dog. This didn’t surprise… Read more “forward /ˈfôrwərd/, adv.”
present /ˈprez(ə)nt/, adj.
The moment Wonder Woman was officially in production and no longer just another superhero title in the rumor mill, people all over the Internet began praising the film, its… Read more “present /ˈprez(ə)nt/, adj.”
aware /əˈwer/, adj.
Growing up, I was accustomed to being the only person of my race in a classroom or other settings (if my parents weren’t around). This became so… Read more “aware /əˈwer/, adj.”
