Four years ago, I said that I wanted to watch all of Cillian Murphy's filmography, but I completely forgot about this desire after one month. However, his new movie Oppenheimer is coming out in July, so now is the perfect time to get this done! Firsr, let me explain why I am *obsessed* with this … Continue reading Sunshine (2007) – An Oxymoronic Title

I wrote last week about how I unexpectedly met Hozier again, which was terrific. I showed him the picture we took together in 2019, and we took another picture together this time. Looking at the two side-by-side, I’m struck by an emotion that is almost primal. I'm not sure I can explain this, but I … Continue reading On Embodiment and Self Acceptance

Hey everyone. It’s been a hot minute. First I was busy finishing my semester of graduate school, and then I was a bit lost. I ended my relationship, finished my semester, and wrapped up my internship, and I was a little lost; but I’m getting back on my feet, and the coolest. Fucking. Thing. Has … Continue reading The Best Plot Twist

Hello! I bet some of my new followers didn't know I started this site with movie reviews. I wanted to get back to my writing roots, and this wildly popular book/movie combo is a good place to start! The Novel Philippa Gregory published The Other Boleyn Girl in 2001, and calling it “well-received” is an … Continue reading The Other Boleyn Girl – The Ancient Soap Opera

Hello and welcome back to the blog. It's time to get personal, Today is my birthday! As of posting this on April 7, I am 24 years old. But my birthday holds an extra significance for me because it's also the anniversary of my death. Does that sound dramatic? Let me back up and explain. … Continue reading Embracing My Story

Hey hey! The day after my Mall of America trip, I hopped on a plane with a companion for Spring Break in Florida. We got to sit by the beach and the pool, explore downtown St. Petersburg, and eat at a lot of cool restaurants. Let’s get into it. General We stayed at the Postcard … Continue reading Spring Break on St. Pete Beach

Welcome back to the blog. It came to my attention that my very first post was published on March 7, 2017. I can't believe I’ve had this little blog for six years already! Let’s take a walk down memory lane. Act One - The Movie Buff: I started this site out of spite. I distinctly … Continue reading The Six Acts of Elena’s Grace

Hey! I went to the American Authors show (featuring Billy Raffoul), on 2/24 at the Fine Line. I’d never been to the Fine Line, but it’s a great venue and the show was a lot of fun! The Fine Line has been a Minnesota institution since 1987, but I’m surprised it took me almost 24 … Continue reading Billy Raffoul and American Authors