by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Jan 21, 2026 | Opinion
When I was 15 years old, my mother took my sister and me from our home in London, Ontario to Los Angeles to visit our aunt. To us, LA felt like a different universe. It was warm with a light, gentle breeze, endless beaches and loads of sunshine we didn’t have back...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Jan 8, 2026 | Opinion
Many popular “awareness months” receive widespread attention every year. This is great, as it raises awareness of important issues affecting the public. Some of these months are filled with corporate sponsorships, social media campaigns and catchy hashtags. And then...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Dec 18, 2025 | Opinion
There are so many extraneous activities associated with Christmas, such as shopping for and wrapping gifts, and adorning our homes and neighborhoods with lights and evergreens. The season is full of gatherings, meals, parties and celebrations, leaving many feeling as...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Dec 3, 2025 | Opinion
When I saw the word “Advent” as a child, my heart instinctively read “adventure.” The Advent season has always stirred in me a sense of anticipation, as though something wondrous, transformative, and deeply holy is just beyond the horizon. As a child, I thought it was...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Nov 25, 2025 | Opinion
I was born in Korea and still have fond memories of my childhood. I remember visiting my grandmother’s home, where the scent of warm, cooked Korean food filled her two-room house, which had a small madang as you entered through the front gate. What I loved most was...
