Savala NolaninHuman PartsThe Kindness of Coffeephotograph by Nathan Dumlao·4 min read·Oct 23, 2023--46--46
Savala NolaninHuman PartsCounting the Days of GriefGrief is said to come in waves. I’ve found this to be true. It’s a helpful image, and intuitive, maybe because we ourselves are such watery…·3 min read·Sep 12, 2023--29--29
Savala NolaninHuman PartsWe’re All Healthy, We’re All SickThe truth is that all bodies are well and all bodies are not well. All bodies are healthy and all bodies are not healthy. Health is a…·4 min read·Aug 18, 2023--36--36
Savala NolaninHuman PartsThe Beauty of Being SeenI was walking in Pt. Reyes on a strikingly hot day, the sun intense and shade scarce, and everyone was talking about it, hands shielding…·5 min read·Aug 4, 2023--37--37
Savala NolanBeauty as a HandholdListen. This is a different kind of post, because I just need some beauty, some reprieve. It has been a long few weeks. So, last night, at…·4 min read·Jul 22, 2023--7--7
Savala NolaninZORASo What If They Did? Thoughts On Affirmative ActionHere is the letter I shared with the 5,000+ students, alumni, donors, and colleagues who are connected to The Thelton E. Henderson Center…·4 min read·Jul 3, 2023--92--92
Savala NolaninHuman PartsOn Being the Memory Maker (also known as Mom)I sometimes think of myself as the Primary Memory Maker. I’m speaking of myself as a mom, of course. Yes, my job is to keep my kid…·4 min read·Jun 21, 2023--30--30
Savala NolanIn Praise of the Low-Key SummerMy fomo peaks this time of year, as the days get long and school lets out. I’ve always felt pressure to live my life during June, July and…·5 min read·Jun 5, 2023--68--68
Savala NolaninHuman PartsJust do 3 things. That’s it! You’re a Success, my Friend.I don’t remember where I heard it but I do remember when: my dad had died about two weeks before, and I was scrambling in the maelstrom of…·6 min read·May 26, 2023--27--27