Publications
Here is a listing of my on-line and print work:
Personal essays
BonBon Break
Brain Child Magazine
ESPN
Grok Nation
Headspace
HuffPost
- Why I Took My Daughter to a Homeless Shelter on Her Birthday
- 6 Parenting Lessons I Learned From a Father Dying in Hospice
- Everyone Has A Story
- Turning 41: Lessons Learned As I Enter A New Decade
- A Lesson From My Daughter: Honor Your Ordinary Life
- Meditation Does Not Belong On A To-Do List
- On Finding Wonder As An Adult
- Not Just A Morning Walk
- The Danger in Keeping All of Your Thoughts
Mamalode
Motherly
Raising Arizona Kids
Saveur
The Lily
The Washington Post
- What a selfie taught me about culture, freedom and confidence
- From embarrassment to celebration: Acceptance of a bicultural identity during Diwali
- Why This Diwali-Observing Hindu Family Also Celebrates Christmas
- What Anna and Elsa taught me about my fear of missing out
Your Teen Magazine
Reported work
Civil Eats
- An Indigenous Community Deepens its Agricultural Roots in Tucson’s San Xavier Farm
- A Phoenix Urban Garden Provides At-Risk Individuals a Path Forward
JSTOR Daily
Phoenix New Times
- Glendale’s Vic Clinco May Have the World’s Largest Hot Sauce Collection
- Spotlight: Sommelier Katie Stephens of Beckett’s Table and Southern Rail
- First Taste: Tikka Shack Is Authentic Indian Food With a Modern Twist
- Spotlight: Chef Michael Siggins of Pasta Brioni and NPX: A Neighborhood Joint
- Spotlight: Barrio Café Gran Reserva Sous Chef Brianna Arzaga
- Illegal Pete’s Fulfills Commitment to Raise Its Minimum Wage to $15
- New India Gate: Homestyle Indian Food in Chandler
- Singh Meadows in Tempe Offers New Weekend Rituals
- Au-Authm Kitchen Brings Fry Bread and Red Chili Beef to West Phoenix
- Scottsdale’s LAMP Wood Oven Pizzeria: The Full Italian Experience
- Decanter Winery in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card
- PINO Brings A Piece of Europe to North Scottsdale Suburbia
Raising Arizona Kids
Your Teen Magazine
Literary Journals
Mothers Always Write
Pidgeon Holes
The Review Review
The Sunlight Press
General
Care.com
- How I Balanced Motherhood and Being My Father’s Hospice Caregiver
- What an elder law attorney does — and why you might need one
- May “Senior Sense”- Creating a Legacy that Endures: Grandparents Connecting with Grandchildren
- Preventing senior caregiver burnout: What to watch for and how to cope
- July “Senior Sense” Caregiving from a Distance: Learning to Make the Best of It
- August “Senior Sense” Are You Your Parent’s Keeper? Interview with author Jody Gastfriend
- September “Senior Sense” Explaining Dementia to Children
Dame Magazine
- Can the States Protect Us From Being Trumped?
- Trump Has Broken Every Presidential Norm. But Has He Done Anything Illegal?
- The Immigration Issue No One Is Talking About
Eater
Life Lanes
MommyNearest
Paste Magazine
Phoenix New Times
- Labor Day 2019 Dining Deals Celebrating Summer’s End in Phoenix
- Dining Guide: The Best Restaurants at Gainey Village in Scottsdale
- Updated: 11 Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Right Now
- Dining Guide: The Best Restaurants at Desert Ridge Marketplace
- Free Food Alert: CB Live Will Give Away Free Lunches Tomorrow
- Eats and Drinks for Memorial Day in Greater Phoenix
- 40 Places to Eat and Drink on Father’s Day in Greater Phoenix
- National Grilled Cheese Month: 10 Spots to Try Right Now in Greater Phoenix
- 35 Places for Mother’s Day Dining in Metro Phoenix
- What Phoenix Restaurants Are Doing About St. Patrick’s Day
- 5 Spots to Indulge in Biryani Around the Valley
- 21 Valley Dining Deals for Super Bowl 2019
- 40 Places to Spend Valentine’s Day in Greater Phoenix
- Breakfast Beat: An Escape With Nostalgic Vibes and Classic Options in Cave Creek
- 5 Places to Drink Lassi, One of Phoenix’s Most Refreshing Summer Drinks
- Kwality Ice Cream in Phoenix Sells East Indian Ice Cream
- 5 Great Spots for Tea Service in Metro Phoenix
- Classic German Pancake: An Unexpectedly Good Surprise
- Joyride Taco House: Happy Hour Report Card
- S’mores Thai Rolled Ice Cream: A Sweet That Lives Up to the Hype
- Isabella’s Kitchen in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card
- Modern Margarita Serves Edgy Margaritas and Nontraditional Tacos
- How to Order Like a Punjabi in Phoenix
- Sol Mexican Cocina in Scottsdale: Happy Hour Report Card
- 6 Indian Sweets to Try at Pastries N Chaat in Scottsdale
- 5 Vegetarian-Friendly Ethnic Restaurants in Metro Phoenix
- How to Order Like a Gujarati in Phoenix
- Om Bistro in North Phoenix Offers Authentic Indian Street Food
ThoughtCo
Printed work
Phoenix New Times
Raising Arizona Kids
- Pregnancy Pampering–Nurturing The Mom-To-Be
- Cooking Classes for Kids
- 5 Reasons Running Makes Me a Better Mother
- Pregnancy nutrition tips for vegetarians and vegans
- How to Choose a Summer Day Camp
- 5 places to help you maintain fitness during pregnancy
- Earth Day celebrations in Arizona
- Spring cleaning with your kids
- How to Cope When Your Baby is in the NICU
- Watch for warning signs 72 hours after a near-drowning
- 10 outings for families during spring break
- 5 Valley food trucks families will love
- 5 local places to help you get organized
- Holiday gift experiences for all kinds of kids
- Pueblo Grande Museum offers glimpses of ancient technologies
- 5 local organizations that welcome children volunteers
- Physician moms talk work-life balance and accepting help, imperfection
About Me
Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too. Read More