The Preservation Plate

  As cultures shift, disappear, and evolve, I believe it’s vital to preserve the pieces — especially those that might otherwise go overlooked. We are always preserving something — language, recipes, relics, rituals. In a world obsessed with speed, I want to slow down and ask: Why do we hold onto this? Where did it come from? Who were we before we forgot? Anthropology gives us the tools to ask those questions. Psychology tells us why we ask them. This blog gives me the space to feel them. The Preservation Plate is my way of honoring them and bringing them to life again. In a therapeutic way to deal with what we can't control.

  Short essays of reflection from everyday life in relation to anthropological history Personal reflections on memory, preservation, and culture Spotlights on emerging psychology and their stories Thought pieces connecting archival practice to holistic healing If you’re curious about how everyday — a plate, a pot, a pie — can tell the story of a person, you’re in the right place.

  I’m currently earning a BS in Anthropology with a minor in Psychology and certification in Evolutionary Medicine from Arizona State University. From there, I’ll be pursuing my journey to nursing school to become a helping hand for the people. To heal and to understand through shared experiences and tangible care. I’m especially interested in: Cooking/Baking Holistic Healing Lego Building Healthy habits Lifelong Learning Reading Songwriting and Singing Many people find themselves a specialist in certain fields. Many prefer to blindly go through the motions. — I'm not here just to conduct research, but to build a bridge between people and their curiosity. I am the thread and I am the weaver. I serve as a guide and a trusted friend. So let's pass the plate, because I'm hungry for more information!

  Welcome to The Preservation Plate — a blog where anthropology, memory, and material culture meet. Here, I explore the ways people preserve meaning, identity, and knowledge across generations — through short stories about the daily human experience. This blog unearths the moments, objects, and cultural habits — both ancient and modern — that nourish our sense of self and belonging. It also contains an insightful introspective nature. Here, preservation isn’t just about food. It’s about: The habits we can't seem to let go The memories that we ruminate The itch in the corner of our minds The stories and objects we pass down and barely question Through reflections on books, holidays, food, and everyday experiences, I explore the threads that tie us to the past — and the meaning we make in the present. Whether it’s a dandelion fossil in a Neanderthal’s tooth or a fading Christmas star in the corner of a living room, The Preservation Plate is about honoring the beaut...