Warning: My Son Will Roast You

Warning: My Son Will Roast You

Being a single mom has its challenges. But being a dating single mom is even more difficult. I’m often caught between my date or boyfriend and my son.

Here’s a story, “Warning: My Son Will Roast You,” recently published in a dating issue from Beyond Words Literary Magazine.

“I am the tugboat, you’re The Queen Elizabeth,” my boyfriend, Rick, told

From Undocumented Immigrant to Oregon Judge: My latest Immigrant Story

From Undocumented Immigrant to Oregon Judge: My latest Immigrant Story

By Lisa Cohn

My latest piece for The Immigrant Story is about Xiomara Torres, an inspiring woman who entered the US as an undocumented immigrant and, after a long journey that took her to the Oregon foster care system, became a Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge. It was an honor to meet Torres and listen to her story…I had to …

The Immigrant Story Grows Audience, Wins Award

The Immigrant Story Grows Audience, Wins Award

I began writing for The immigrant Story about a year ago after attending one of the nonprofit’s first exhibits, which paired profiles of immigrants and refugees with beautiful photos by Sankar Raman, founder of The Immigrant Story.

In the past year, The Immigrant Story’s audience has grown substantially. Stories, released every Saturday, attract up to 50,000 reads per piece. Last …

Be a Guest on Our Popular Youth Sports Podcast!

Be a Guest on Our Popular Youth Sports Podcast!

Be a Guest on Our Popular Youth Sports Podcast, Ultimate Sports Parent Radio!

Interested in being a guest on our Ultimate Sports Parent podcast? Feedspot recently ranked it Number 2 in its list of the Best Youth Sports Podcasts to ƒollow in 2022.

We write a story about each podcast and post it on our blog, https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/  In addition …

Good-Bye to Arguments Against Renewable Energy

Good-Bye to Arguments Against Renewable Energy

Can renewable energy sources cost less than fossil fuel generation? And are they as reliable?

Two recent studies say the answer is yes. The studies focus on how renewable energy, coupled with distributed energy resources, can be less expensive than and just as reliable as power from fossil fuel plants.

This story includes references to distributed energy …

Why Her Accent Became a Mask: The Immigrant Story

Why Her Accent Became a Mask: The Immigrant Story

By Lisa Cohn

 

Growing up in Nigeria, Onyeka Azike wasn’t aware of others’ skin color or accent. When she won a coveted scholarship to attend college in the U.S., she was surprised, confused and disappointed that Americans were so preoccupied with the way she spoke English — her native language — and the color of her skin. How far would she go

A Portland-Style Plan for Emergencies and Power Outages

A Portland-Style Plan for Emergencies and Power Outages

Portland, Oregon has teamed up with three partners to create public landmarks where people can gather and charge their phones during natural disasters that cause power outages.

The hope is that the landmarks will become as well-known as other Portland landmarks, including the Portlandia statue, the city’s fountains, and its wildlife statues. That way, residents will know just where to …

She is a Girl-Power Grandma

She is a Girl-Power Grandma

By Lisa Cohn

I’m excited to be writing for The Immigrant Story, which aims to contribute to today’s conversations about immigrants in the US.

Sakar Raman, a photographer from Portland, created the project. He provides beautiful photos. Volunteer writers pen the profiles.

In addition, Raman organizes events that allow people in Portland to learn more about immigrants.

Read my story …

Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts Reviews

Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts Reviews

Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts reviews are coming in!

Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts Review

We’re thrilled with the reviews we’ve received so far, on Amazon and on blog sites.

If you’re like to review the book, just email us at BashAndLucy@gmail.com, and we’ll send along a book!

The reviews focus on the girl-power theme in our book, the immigrant grandma, …