For better or worse, I am usually more vocal about sociopolitical events than I should be. In the face of the recent atrocity (i.e. the outrageous murder of George Floyd by white police officers), I have been less vocal simply because I am overwhelmed with pandemic life and I’ve been focused on my own problems.Continue reading “Racism in the United States”
Author Archives: jnmcintosh
New daily routine
Since COVID-19, my days are broken into two parts: Make it through the morningMake it through the night
Community
They say “home is where your heart is,” or, “home is where your family is.” While I understand the sentiment behind these statements, I believe the truth falls more along the lines of your heart is where your family is; home is where community becomes a part of your family.” My family and I foundContinue reading “Community”
Sleep during the pandemic
When someone asks, “how did you sleep?” how are you supposed to respond? Habitually, the answer spewing from my mouth has been “fine.” But let’s be real – that answer is far from the truth. The honest (yet sarcastic) responses might be, “Great! I enjoyed my long night of intense nightmares about suffocating due toContinue reading “Sleep during the pandemic”
Perspective
The significance perspective has on our lives is an understated knowledge, only fully realized by those who take the time to truly consider the perspectives of others. Moreover, it can only be realized when a person applies those considerations to the way they interact with others. We all know that culture, race, religion, social status,Continue reading “Perspective”
My Perspective 