Relearning New England: A Bitter Reality Check

Relearning New England: A Bitter Reality Check

Oh, New England. The land of icy roads and even icier social scenes. I swore I’d never return after college, when my Midwestern self was met with a chilly reception colder than a Nor’easter. Back then, I was bombarded with snide comments about my home state — flyover state jokes, condescending remarks about my friendliness, and the general air of superiority. Apparently, being nice was a crime, and the Midwest was a punchline.

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An Incomplete Thought - Post Election Day 2024

An Incomplete Thought - Post Election Day 2024

The day after the election was a heavy day for many of us. I sat down to write and could barely organize my thoughts in my own head, let alone on a page. But I thought I’d share the few things I did manage to get down. For everyone out there feeling similar things, know you’re not alone and we’ll get through this TOGETHER.

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A long weekend leaf peeping in Vermont

A long weekend leaf peeping in Vermont

This year for our two-year wedding anniversary, my husband James and I decided to take a long weekend getaway to Vermont. Known for its stunning fall foliage, quaint towns, and picturesque landscapes, we thought it would be the perfect backdrop for our celebration and we had been planning this trip for pretty much the entirety of our marriage. While some parts of the trip exceeded our expectations, others were a bit of a letdown. But in the end, it was still a perfect anniversary escape and that’s truly all that matters - and it made for a great story…

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A fourth (and final, for now) arbitrary rating of all the documentaries I've watched recently (no spoilers)

A fourth (and final, for now) arbitrary rating of all the documentaries I've watched recently (no spoilers)

Alright folks, time for my final (for now) installment in my series of documentary reviews. I’m not sure if I’m getting bored of them, or I’ve just seen all of the super good ones that are currently available to watch, but whatever the case, I’ll be taking a break from my doc obsession and rewatching some of my old fav series I haven’t seen in a while or never finished.

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