In 1978, eight women stepped into a man’s world—and built their own bank. Just four years before, women in the U.S. couldn’t get a credit card or open a bank account without a man to co-sign. Financial independence was not a right—it was something you had to ask for. So in Denver, Colorado, eight courageous […]

Last night I got a call from unknown number. I didn’t recognize it so didn’t answer. There was a voicemail from an older woman saying she just wanted to show “the two of you how much I appreciate everything you do…but I’ll chase you down anyway thank you again honey. “ And so I called […]

My heart was warmed at Wal-Mart during lunch. The man had his belongings scanned, and he received the final amount. Apologetically, he glances back at me and begins extracting handfuls of coins from his pockets. He miscounts and starts to get flustered. Gives me a muttered, “I’m so sorry.” His hands and voice are shaking. […]

We sat on the bench by the river again tonight. An hour passed by happily. Jude rocked gently to the music in his ears, flapped his hands, flicked his fingers in the evening sun. A couple of times I leant forward, just readjusting my position, and each time, he reached out, arm in front of […]