What is “Short Story Sunday”?
There are thousands of copywriters, but there’s only one me.
#ShortStorySunday is a creative outlet that digs into who I am outside of copywriting.
Here, you’ll find a collection of true stories and lessons from my life experiences. I began writing and posting these stories to Instagram in August of 2020, always posting on Sundays. Hence the name “Short Story Sunday.”
For stories of a random, whimsical nature, head to “Welcome to My Brain.”
All You Gotta Do Is Ask
All you gotta do is ask. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. So ask—and see where it takes you.
Lessons From “The Stories We Tell” Podcast and Asian Fruit Jelly Cups
I had a full circle moment when childhood memories of growing up Asian in the white suburbs of Texas collided with a present day experience. …And I’d just heard a podcast with Joanna, Teresa and Mikey that ties into all this.
Accused of Stealing
Why do we automatically assume the worst when people are actually doing kind things? My son was accused of stealing when he was actually doing quite the opposite. Let’s talk about it…
I Won A Truck
I won a truck from a twist-off bottle cap. But I threw the cap away. Here’s the story of what happened.
Face Masks and Discrimination
In November 2020, I showed up at the library without a face mask and was refused service and access even though I was outside and more than six feet from any person or object. The experience brought to mind Rosa Parks…and a slew of other things…
The Jesus Loves Me House
Somewhere in the U.S., in a nifty little town, there’s a house on a corner lot with song lyrics posted on the home’s siding. It’s the most well-known song about Jesus.
Kindness & Appreciation
Ever notice all the kind things people do?
Then take the time to show appreciation by verbalizing what you’ve noticed and by saying thank you. It’s amazing what words of gratitude can do.
See what happened to a Home Depot employee just because I took the time to share my story and say thank you.
How Our Presence Makes Others Feel
“I wish I’d stepped forward and made them feel more at ease, made them feel more loved and accepted rather than feeling the need to hide who they are and what they do.”