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Salt, Ink, & Soul

Writing on food, family, and identity

“I write so that our food, our struggles, and our stories are never forgotten, but carried forward as legacy.”

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  • A man stands on a bridge at sunset holding headphones while looking toward a city skyline as musical notes dissolve into birds above him, symbolizing reflection on music, repetition, and the stories that shape our lives.

    What Are We Rehearsing?

    What we repeat eventually becomes familiar. What becomes familiar often begins to shape who we are. This essay explores music, repetition, culture, and why being intentional about what we consume may be one of the quietest acts of freedom we have.

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  • A hopeful Team USA soccer fan celebrating a World Cup win under stadium lights as the United States advances to the Round of 16.

    We’re Still Standing

    Team USA is still standing. After a 2–0 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the dream moves forward — and so do we.

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  • A reflective soccer scene inspired by Team USA World Cup excitement, with stadium lights, red, white, and blue colors, and a hopeful evening atmosphere.

    Tonight, I Am Letting Myself Be a Fan

    Tonight, I am letting myself be a fan. With Team USA facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup, I am leaning into the joy, the hope, and the unexpected pull of soccer.

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  • A quiet sunrise scene with an open journal, warm light, and a small plant, symbolizing protecting peace and being careful about what enters the soul.

    Becoming Careful About What Enters the Soul

    We understand that food affects the body, but we often forget that what we watch, hear, and discuss can affect the soul. Peace begins when we become careful about what we allow to live inside us.

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  • A warm high-desert view of Albuquerque, with mountains, golden light, and New Mexican details symbolizing home and belonging.

    If You Could Live Anywhere in the World, Where Would It Be?

    I have lived in different places around the world, but I chose Albuquerque. The high desert, the food, the mountains, and the wide sky all feel like a language my spirit understands.

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  • A quiet sunlit room with a journal and coffee cup, symbolizing chaos, reflection, and personal growth.

    Is a Little Chaos Actually Good for Us?

    A little chaos is not always there to destroy us. Sometimes it disrupts comfort, reveals weak spots, and reminds us that just because something is not broken does not mean it cannot be improved.

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