ListonAppreciating a Lost Sibling— and The Rolling Stones“You ever listen to the Rolling Stones?” My sister Kerrie once asked me, as I sat perched on a stool in her kitchen while she trimmed my…2 min read·Nov 9, 2021----
ListonPain to Pride: Eugene, OregonThe intense stress on my hands from cranking that last tie down on my dad’s Toyota truck reflected a bitter craving inside me.17 min read·Sep 4, 2021----
ListonThat Time I Had to Remove a 90 Year Old Man’s Stuck Contact LensesBathed in crimson light, I stooped over the tub of fixer that I was developing high school yearbook photos in. The chemicals to develop…4 min read·Jul 4, 2021----
ListonCollege Year Two: Chinese ChallengeEnergized by desperation, I charged into my second year at Western Washington University.12 min read·May 30, 2021----
ListonCollege Year One: Boyfriend ImpersonationA mere 30 minute drive north of Bellingham, Washington was a wondrous land of magic, polite people and a legal drinking age of 19. British…4 min read·Apr 24, 2021----
ListonBellingham BeginningGetting comfortable in that cold, hard plastic chair in the cramped counselor’s office in La Center High School wasn’t easy. This…8 min read·Apr 4, 2021----
ListonSocial Media: Just Because you Can, Doesn’t Mean You ShouldWe’re all pissed about something.5 min read·Aug 11, 2017----
ListonWhat Puberty Taught Me About Public SpeakingFrom the pit of my soul to the pits of my arms — anxiety spread. With the latter, it took the form of sweat.4 min read·Jul 11, 2017----
