Savala NolaninHuman PartsThe Kindness of Coffeephotograph by Nathan DumlaoOct 23, 202347Oct 23, 202347
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…Sep 12, 202328Sep 12, 202328
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…Aug 18, 202333Aug 18, 202333
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…Aug 4, 202336Aug 4, 202336
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…Jul 22, 20237Jul 22, 20237
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…Jul 3, 202390Jul 3, 202390
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…Jun 21, 202330Jun 21, 202330
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…Jun 5, 202370Jun 5, 202370
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…May 26, 202327May 26, 202327