Music, memory, and the places we carry with us Every immigrant eventually discovers something unexpected. The past does not disappear when you move to a new country. It simply becomes something you live with. A core memory that continues to shape your motives and quietly influence your future. A form that is invisible, yet so …
Goodbye 2025. Welcome 2026.
As 2025 comes to a close, I’m not looking for dramatic conclusions. What I feel instead is something quieter and rare: completion. This year brought change at work, clarity through writing, closure through honoring my mother’s memory, and a deeper appreciation for family, growth, and humanity. I say goodbye to 2025 with gratitude and welcome 2026 with intention.

