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That Time America Ghosted Me.
By Joanne Molinaro • November 7, 2020Election morning looked a lot like every other morning in Chicago this time of year. A blue-grey fog stole across our bedroom, as the first… -
What Being American Means to Me.
By Joanne Molinaro • July 3, 2020About two years ago, I was invited to work on a pro bono case for an asylum applicant from Mali. Our client was a young… -
One Afternoon at the Peninsula.
By Joanne Molinaro • May 31, 2020After finishing up my very first year as an associate at my law firm, I invited my entire family—my mom, dad, brother, aunts, uncle, cousin,… -
Running Away From Ed.
By Joanne Molinaro • November 1, 2018I explained all of this to my therapist, outlining the potential benefits of intermittent fasting. I described to her how her voice had been drowned… -
Running on LSD: My Mother’s Immigrant Story.
By Joanne Molinaro • October 2, 2017~1960s. My mother immigrated from South Korea to the United States in her early 20s with her best friend from nursing school. There was a… -
Looking Back for Hahl-muh-nee on my First Day of Kindergarten.
By Joanne Molinaro • August 16, 2017Hahl-muh-nee* woke me up with the sun and told me to get ready for school. I pretended not to hear her and squeezed my eyes shut. … -
That Time Daisy Stole My Heart.
By Joanne Molinaro • July 27, 2017Fifteen years ago, I brought home my Daisy girl. She, a 6-month old bichon poodle, stole my heart the moment she waddled over to me… -
Shrinking Into Omma’s Skin: Overcoming A Lifetime Of Being The “Big One.”
By Joanne Molinaro • April 5, 2017What little girl doesn’t grow up wanting to be exactly like her mother? I was certainly no exception to that rule. I wanted to talk… -
TOP 5 Unexpected Byproducts Of Going Vegan. By A Vegan.
By Joanne Molinaro • January 19, 2017In just a few days, it will be my one year “veganniversary.” Before you ask, YES, THERE WILL BE CHOCOLATE INVOLVED. But, I will be devoting… -
Moms & Baking Go Hand in Hand.
By Joanne Molinaro • January 4, 2017You’ve been there. You’re 8 years old. You’ve bragged to all your friends about the amazing cupcakes you’re going to bring to school the next… -
Kickin’ Gochujang Pesto, Because Boring Ole’ Pesto Was Getting Boring.
By Joanne Molinaro • September 3, 2016So, I’ve been eating pesto about 1-2 times per week these days. Ever since I discovered just how easy it was to make and how… -
My No Fuss Un-Fuck-Up-Able Fuh.
By Joanne Molinaro • August 25, 2016A good friend asked me to veganize some pho. When I think of pho, I think of very cold winters, Argyle Street, just north of… -
That Time I Got Lost In Italy.
By Joanne Molinaro • August 16, 2016I’m not much of a traveler. I’m too anal for that level of “fly by the seat of your pants” flexibility. I like to plan… -
That Time I Went Vegan…
By Joanne Molinaro • August 15, 2016Hey guys, I am so thrilled, honored, tickled, and excited to share this article that was published in The Mash-Up Americans: an astonishingly refreshing publication…
