by Michelle Wahila | Dec 4, 2025 | Opinion
Christmas is supposed to sparkle. December arrives with a cup of cheer, cookies, fairy lights and an angelic chorus that fills the air with gladness. This year, I admit I am not feeling very merry. Headlines are heavy. Wars rage. Politics fractures our country. And...
by Michelle Wahila | Nov 17, 2025 | Opinion
The whirring of the coffee machine draws me toward the kitchen and away from slumber. My furry companion rings his bell. I hear his request and open the door, releasing him into his domain. I close it behind him and reach for the tiny cup filled to the brim with the...
by Michelle Wahila | Oct 10, 2025 | Opinion
“Nothing bad can happen, it can only good happen.” These words were spoken by the 47th President of the United States of America on September 22, 2025. He was speaking at a press conference concerning pregnancy and Tylenol, announcing the Health Secretary’s latest...
by Michelle Wahila | Sep 30, 2025 | Opinion
I spent time in New York this summer, knowing that my father’s earthly journey was drawing to a close. I had the privilege of sharing a message at his memorial service, and I offer this adaptation to you as I take time off to grieve and be with my family this month....
by Michelle Wahila | Sep 23, 2025 | Opinion
I recently returned to France from a visit “home” to upstate New York, where my husband and I were born and raised. We spent time visiting with family and friends, and (like we do each year) immersing our kids in American culture, as it is their singular touchpoint of...
