Writing has been a long and winding journey for me, but here are a few thoughts along the way.
Author: elenasgrace
The Introvert’s Guide to the Mall of America
Welcome back to the blog! As a proud Minnesota resident, I understand the appeal of the Mall of America. However, up until this year, I'd only gone six times in 25 years. Having gone twice in one year now, here are a few tips for navigating the Minnesota institution. 🙂 I’ve been to the Mall … Continue reading The Introvert’s Guide to the Mall of America
A Week of Wonder: Naxos Greece, 2024
The warm sun caresses my skin, balancing the sharp chill of the ocean below. My mother stands next to me, holding my head and chest. I tilt back, fully submerged in the chill. I break through, back to the sunlight, and gasp for warm air. "You now have a new skin." My mother is calm, … Continue reading A Week of Wonder: Naxos Greece, 2024
Undiscovered Paradise: My Week in the Upper Peninsula
Hi friends! Last weekend’s camping adventure was so much fun that I decided to do it again! This time for a whole week, and two states away. I spent five days in the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Lake Superior in Michigan with my sweet boyfriend Carter, his friend Frank, Frank's brother Sam, and Frank’s fiancée … Continue reading Undiscovered Paradise: My Week in the Upper Peninsula
Novice North Shore Weekend
Hi friends! While I love traveling and have been all over the world, I haven't done much camping. I usually prefer my travels to include a soft bed and a flushing toilet, but I ventured up to the North Shore of Lake Superior this past weekend and actually had a fantastic trip! It helped that … Continue reading Novice North Shore Weekend
State Fair 2024
Hi friends! It seems I'm on a quest to squeeze an entire summer's worth of fun into three weeks; challenge accepted! Tuesday's mission: the Minnesota State Fair. "The Great Minnesota Get-Together" is a time-honored tradition of fried food, rides, and people- so. Many. People! I last went in the summer of 2022, and I managed … Continue reading State Fair 2024
The Missed Formation in “Misinformation”
Labeling ideas as “misinformation” is a cop-out. It allows us to ignore the uncomfortable possibility that two contradictory ideas can coexist.
Oppenheimer – The Tragic Opera
After much anticipation and excitement, I finally saw one half of the now-iconic “Barbenheimer”. I might look like a “Barbie Girl”, for all intents and purposes, but no, I am an Oppenheimer young lady. Or am I? I’ve spent the last two months in near-feverish excitement to see Cillian Murphy finally take his rightful place … Continue reading Oppenheimer – The Tragic Opera
On Gardening and God
Hi friends! While I’m still looking for a job I’ve been able to build more structure and routine in my life in the last few weeks, mainly through tending my backyard garden and joining a new church community. Here are a few of my thoughts on these new developments and how they overlap. I live … Continue reading On Gardening and God
Sunshine (2007) – An Oxymoronic Title
Originally published June 2, 2023 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 … Continue reading Sunshine (2007) – An Oxymoronic Title
Elena’s Grace 