Broken Things

October 4th, 2026 Broken things don’t have to keep breaking things. We can repair and improve systems, cycles, people. I know this because I’m a broken thing, fixed. Sorry, I didn’t mean to start so emo. How are you? I’m okay. I guess. I mean, I’m regularly waking up in the middle of the nightContinue reading “Broken Things”

Present: An Idea

September 4th, 2026 I’ve hinted a bit at a big idea I have and I’ve learned that sharing it with others have brought their brilliant perspectives to it, making it an even better idea. So I’m going to share some details with you now, if you have a minute and want to hear about it.Continue reading “Present: An Idea”

Fall Tour 2026

August 30th, 2026 I can’t wait for fall and I have infinite reasons, including but not limited to: hoodie weather, brilliant foliage, crisp air, football, pumpkin anything, spooky everything, and I’m getting out of the house to visit two of my favorite conventions and hang out with all of you! Fall Tour 2026 kicks offContinue reading “Fall Tour 2026”

Just Like Me

August 28th, 2026 Can you truly call yourself a compassionate person if you can’t share that compassion for the people you believe deserve it the least? There isn’t a right or wrong answer to this question, but I do think it’s hard candy worth chewing on. I’ve been working on a meditation practice this weekContinue reading “Just Like Me”

For What It’s Worth

August 21st, 2026 I’ve cried during every episode of Ted Lasso. Surprisingly, that is not the part of this post that I am ashamed to admit. One of the main theses of the TV show Ted Lasso is the idea that we can all be better people, but also that we are already of theContinue reading “For What It’s Worth”

Meditation Students Wanted

August 16th, 2026 Hey! I have a weird question to ask you! Apparently, I’m the type who just wants to keep learning stuff: I’m now enrolled and working through a course to earn a certification in meditation teaching. This is a practice that’s become an important part of my life and I want to beContinue reading “Meditation Students Wanted”

Spider-Man (and Men)

July 30th, 2026 The new Spider-Man film got me all up in my feels (and tears) today; I want to write a little about why it was so emotional for me (while trying not to spoil it, promise). It’s no secret that Peter Parker is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. IfContinue reading “Spider-Man (and Men)”

Minnesota Yacht Club 2026

July 20th, 2026 I’m exhausted (physically, emotionally, and heat), satisfied, and still basking in the afterglow of the third Minnesota Yacht Club Festival. I didn’t attend the inaugural weekend in 2024 and experienced immediate regret. Last year, I went on Saturday because my favorite band Fall Out Boy (who wrote the song “Saturday”) were headliningContinue reading “Minnesota Yacht Club 2026”

World Cup 2026

June 12th, 2026 I’m so sorry if you see me in the next five weeks because my personality will be, largely, the World Cup (though, depending on your opinion of me, this may be better than whatever my normal personality is). I’ve always had a complicated relationship with soccer; I have both hated it andContinue reading “World Cup 2026”

SpringCon 2026

June 6th, 2026 I know it’s been a long time between conventions for me when there’s so much to catch up on! There was rarely a moment I wasn’t in conversation with an old friend, a new fan, or a random passerby today. I missed this community so much and there were moments I feltContinue reading “SpringCon 2026”