PERSONAL ESSAYS

The First Step to Making a Change: Feeling Foolish, Next Tribe
There I was, wedged like a Christmas ham into a tighter-than-tight, bright turquoise one-piece procured from Poshmark. My hair was squashed into a swim cap, and I could already feel the lasting imprint around my eyes from my foggy goggles. I was uncomfortable. I didn’t know what I was doing. And that was the point.

Beans on Toast, Dirty Spoon Radio Hour
While Beans on Toast is a hallmark of British cuisine, it’s not something you’re likely to find on a restaurant menu. And it certainly isn’t a dish that lends itself to artisan interpretations. But to me, it's the ultimate comfort food.

How Conquering My Cleaning Habit Improved My Mental Health, Next Avenue
​Overcoming the impulse to clean my way out of uncomfortable feelings has taken conscious effort, but the results are worth it.

Cars: A Love Language, Oregon Humanities
On expectation, estrangement and engine trouble.

7 Things the New Beatles Documentary Can Teach Writers, Brevity
From virtuoso jam sessions to the fantastic late 1960s fashions, The Beatles new documentary “Get Back” has captured our collective imagination. I was mesmerized watching their creativity coalesce into iconic lyrics and melodies, and along the way, gleaned priceless reminders about the writing life.​