A message to all non-traditional, late-bloomer journalists: you may second guess yourself. Don’t. We are self critical and unsure. But we are diligent, cautious. We think through each step as though our lives depended on it. That’s valuable. Take that self doubt and flip it🪡.

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OH MY GOODNESS YES.

RT @twaniimals: mood

I resigned from my job in June. Despite instability, I focused on treating a new diagnosis — PTSD. Prioritizing mental health over work has a nice ring to it, but is more difficult to do. I had to walk the walk recently. Now I’m ready to talk about it.

Prioritizing mental health over work has a nice ring to it, but is more difficult to do. I had to walk the walk recently. For those who are curious about my brief career pause: "Who is she?: On invisible self-care and realignment" #mentalhealth

"We love nature, we fight back, we are proud, we are resilient, and no matter what, we try to carry on with our days with a big smile on our faces." — Sergio Martínez-Beltrán. Gracias, @NPRextra for this. #LatinoHeritageMonth. .

Great work, @EmilyKRizzo @kensingtonvoice . “The cost of criminalizing homelessness “is buried, and the people are scattered and invisibilized, so it makes the problem worse,” he said. “It costs more money. It's inhumane, but it's politically expedient.” .

Woke up Friday morning feeling like I was floating, with a bad headache and body aches. Tested positive for COVID. This is my second time, and so far I’m not in as bad shape as the first time. I’m hopeful it passes quick. But the timing or the updated vaccine just missed me.

RT @US_FDA: Today, we granted emergency use authorization for an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine that more closely targets currently circu….

RT @TheNewsan: one cool thing i've learned working in news for 10+ years: the awards/honors/promotions are always nice but nothing tops the….

Source: Internet Archive. Click through to see a collection of William Allen White's letters.

"I firmly believe in a benevolent evolution, although I recognize that there are pauses and setbacks which are due to the dual personality in man. This conflict is necessary and wholesome, for it would be a hell of a land if all were angels.". — William Allen White.

RT @WHYYunion: WHYY Union understands more employers — including NPR + other public media stations — are listing salary ranges when hiring….

This award means the world. But for now I steep in the joy, remembering who inspires me & who I always looked to when the road got bumpy—my grandpa, Nani. Te extraño cada día. This project is for him. I’m ready to get to work. More details coming soon. 🇵🇷

Thrilled to share I have been awarded a Puerto Rican diaspora investigative reporting grant from the @cpipr! Gracias por el apoyo y la confianza. Delighted to be working with you, Noel Algarín! 🪡

RT @TodasPR: En entrevista con Todas, la voz de Buscabulla (@buscabullamusic) aborda la redefinición de los roles de género en su nuevo tem….

Now the stories we grew up hearing of island rain, of coquis calling at night, or the avocados as big as a face, are tangible. It calls us back. “Yo sería borincano aunque naciera en la luna.”

In Puerto Rico I felt happily between two worlds: at home and out of body. I feel pieced together and still curious to learn more. I am soothed by the familiar, rhythmic cadence and warm inflections heard by passersby, Uber drivers, chefs, waiters, bartenders and relatives.