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Our Stories
Reflections on the stories we're told and leaning into a culture of connection and rest over hustle and grind.
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Apr 147 min read
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What We Should Do
A Doctor Who quote, some graffiti, and a flat in Spain; sometimes the universe whispers, “You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.”
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Mar 239 min read
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You Are Not Alone: Reflections and Encouragement on Graduate School and Being Whole
This piece is on my journey as a PhD student and encouragement for others to remember to remain whole.
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 5, 20238 min read
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See the World
Photos in here are my own photos I've taken from my trip to Belize in March 2023. Let's go to Rome, To see the Trevi Fountain, Or visit...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Doctor
I'm a big Doctor Who fan. I'm aware of a lot of its problems, like imperialism and such, but it has managed to maintain my attention for...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Stay Today
The smell of the fresh rain hitting the gravel road, The light that showed, Roared, And sparked in the sky, Reminding us of the beauty of...
Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jul 24, 20221 min read
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