About this blog:
The Wisdom Knot Blog is where I share written reflections on culture, community, personal growth, and the creative process. These essays are an offering, sometimes sharp, sometimes soft, but always rooted in a desire to reconnect with what matters.
Held Together, Still
We’ve known each other through so many roles, institutions, and affiliations. What struck me most was how these relationships have lasted long after we left the institutions, and that isn’t an accident. It’s been nearly nine years of showing up for one another, pouring into each other not just professionally, but with real care, especially during the tough seasons.
Who's in Your Lakou?A Reflection for Haitian Heritage Month
In Haitian culture, the lakou is more than a physical space — it’s a way of being in community, of showing up for one another with care, wisdom, and reciprocity. This reflection, inspired by a recent gathering hosted by the Haitian Creole Language Institute, asks: Who is in your lakou? Who are you gathering with, learning from, and being nurtured by as we navigate these uncertain times?