The No-Phone Zone: Secrets of a Tech-Free Summer
I love summer for a million reasons. I love the beach and long summer nights spent with friends and the fact that strawberries are back…
I Am Not (on) an Island: Coming to Terms with My New Summer Reality
Summer, for me, conjures up memories of long leisurely days spent at the pool or beach, bubblegum ice cream and french fries, and catching fireflies…
Millennial Discontent: Settling Into Uncertainty
Someone once told me that the adult brain fully matures by 25 years of age. I recently turned 26, and I’m not sure that’s true.…
Why Single Doesn’t Actually Mean Sad
I have read far too many an article either bemoaning or rejoicing over singledom. I have likewise spent far too long bemoaning or rejoicing in…
When You and Your Friends Are in Different Money Places
One of my favorite episodes of the TV show “Friends,” which has a pretty awesome name, is called “The One With Five Steaks and an…
Praying With My Boyfriend: Thoughts on Relationships and Prayer
The first time my boyfriend asked me to pray with him, I’ll admit I was slightly startled and a bit nervous. Yes, we attended church…
Then Versus Now: Where I Am 5 Years After College Graduation
When I started college nine years ago, I knew I was going to become a doctor. I was going to major in biology, graduate, and…
Praying Without Words: The Evolution of My Prayer Life
It has taken a long time to figure out what prayer means for me, and I’m convinced it’s still an ongoing journey. As a child,…
Summer Love: Finding Romance Without Apps
During college, I worked as a summer camp counselor at a Lutheran Camp in small-town Wisconsin. With a staff largely made up of those in…
The Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
