Today’s post is a little bit more vulnerable. It’s a topic I keep returning to and refining. 💜
Author: elenasgrace
On Purpose
God never fails to remind us of our purposes.
On Writing That Sparks
Writing has been a long and winding journey for me, but here are a few thoughts along the way.
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
Elena’s Grace 