Joann Messina
Joann Messina is a freelance writer and novelist who also teaches undergraduate writing courses. She recently finished writing her first novel.
.
Read More »
.
...
- Page Views
- 694
- Content
- 7
- Fans
- 2
- Contributor since
- 8/12/2010
Interests
writing, books, parenting, family, self-development, education, music, environment, friendship, yoga, organic food, religion/spirituality, raceFavorites
Fans
Displaying Results 1 - 7 (of 7) for All Content
-
Where Are You From?Most Asian-Americans are inevitably asked at some point, "Where are you from?" Sometimes it's asked out of curiosity, but most of the time it's asked out of stupidity. This article examines one Asian-American's response to that question
-
How to Find a Preschool You and Your Child Will LoveA comprehensive guide to help parents decide which preschool is best for their child.
-
IdentityThis short story is about a white man who is trapped in an Asian woman's body. He controls her thoughts and feelings, but she is what everyone else sees. It's an exploration of what really determines a person's identity.
-
What Brings People Back to Church?After not attending church for years, a woman finds herself drawn to a church by God, fate or some other force, and finds answers, or at least peace.
-
A Stay-At-Home Mom's Thoughts and Fears About Reentering the WorkforceAfter being a stay-at-home mom for years, it's difficult to imagine yourself going back to work and playing a role other than that of "mom". Here are some of the thoughts and fears I encountered as I embarked on my journey back to the world of work.
-
American PieA short story about a little girl in Southern California who is confronted with racism as she tries to eat dinner with her family.
-
How Food and Love Are Inextricably LinkedAn exploration of the intimate connection between food and love throughout one's life.