Headlines From the Day I Was Born
I love history. It was my favorite subject in school. It’s my favorite category on Jeopardy. I usually do pretty well when anything history-related is a Trivial Pursuit question.
I also love journalism. It was my major in college, and if it weren’t for the soul-crushing pace of a reporter’s life, I think I would have excelled in the profession. Even though I didn’t make journalism my career, does not mean I wasted my time in college. I learned how to ask questions, think critically, and never bury the lead. I believe good skills to have in general, really.

Happy Birthday, Sis. Remember That Epic Road Trip?
This past week my sister, Leigh, celebrated her birthday. Mine is in a couple of weeks. I love that they are both in the same month. I wanted to take the occasion to write a post about what she means to me. I think she knows. I hope she knows. But either way, sharing my love for her with the internet universe just feels right this year.

The Price Is Right Reminds Me of Good Times with My Grandma
I’ve settled into a pretty consistent routine with my part-time schedule. My 1 p.m. start time, combined with the fact that I am NOT a morning person, means that most days my internal body clock wakes me up around 10 a.m.—just in time to watch, in part or in its entirety, The Price is Right.
When everything in the world seems uncertain and the only certainties are news of doom and gloom, the one hour of fun and games on The Price is Right serves as an uplifting respite filled with cheer and good fortune.