On Taking (and Leaving) PriorityAfter six years of living in the DC area, I was ready to call this place Sam and I’s forever home.Apr 9Apr 9
Pentagon Dance PartyThe Pentagon has a secret. It’s spread by word of mouth, happens once a year, and is housed in the deepest underground chambers of the…Jan 8, 20231Jan 8, 20231
PastaIt was 5am. My boyfriend, Sam, was idling in the dark driveway while I wrestled my extra-large suitcase down the stairs to his car. It was…Dec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021
A Rising TideFor someone who’s spent a lot of her life on Cape Cod, I’m what you might consider a New England failure. The prime ingredient in my clam…Oct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2020
My Extremely Timely and Relevant Reactions to Game of ThronesI have been harboring two epically dark, shameful secrets — I never finished reading Harry Potter, and until very recently I had never…Feb 2, 2020Feb 2, 2020
On Doing SomethingI’m not a likely pick for a research and evaluation job at the Pentagon. I didn’t grow up around anyone who served and my understanding of…May 29, 2019May 29, 2019
Body GlitterWhen I was 13 years old, I met my soulmate. Scott was my 20-something-year-old summer tennis instructor. In my mind, I was perfect for him…Dec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018