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”
Tag Archives: Entertainment
Everyone Is Lying To You For Money Review
August 22nd, 2026 I just watched one of the most thrilling documentaries I’ve seen in a while, in which “the guy from The O.C.” all but proves crypto is the scam it appears to be. Ben McKenzie just made Everyone Is Lying To You For Money available to rent on his website; the doc isContinue reading “Everyone Is Lying To You For Money Review”
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”
Don’t Think Twice
June 7th, 2026 As a born-and-raised Minnesotan and a self-taught musician, I made a solemn teenage vow to myself to see two artists live in concert: Prince and Bob Dylan. I saw Prince in 2004; a manager at Chili’s had an extra ticket to one of his Musicology album release shows and invited little ol’Continue reading “Don’t Think Twice”
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”
Undone: My Graduation Speech
May 7th, 2026 Whoa! My heart is bursting. A massive and sincere thank you to everyone who came out to Commencement and supported me tonight; I love you all so much. A wonderful evening and every single person I saw and talked to was so lovely. My speech went fine, but! A whole page wasContinue reading “Undone: My Graduation Speech”
Star Wars Day 2026
May 4th, 2026 Happy Star Wars Day! I have a million photos from a galaxy far, far away to choose from but I want to share this selfie from one of my favorite ever Star Wars experiences with my favorite ever Jedi (then not-a-Jedi, spoiler). Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano, was at TwinContinue reading “Star Wars Day 2026”
Guthrie Theater Trip, Part 2
April 11th, 2026 I’m obsessed with the Guthrie. Not lowkey. Like, the highest key. Last year, our Creative Arts & Writing Club took a trip to the theater to take in a tour and see Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap. As a former drama club president, it was easily one of the highlights of my first yearContinue reading “Guthrie Theater Trip, Part 2”
“luck… or something” Review
February 20th, 2026 Am I about to write an essay about Hilary Duff and her new album, “luck… or something”? You betcha. But I feel like it’ll be worth your time, especially if you’re an elder millennial and thinking deeply about this era of your life. Let’s make my musical roots clear: I love allContinue reading ““luck… or something” Review”
