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Writing
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
The Six Acts of Elena’s Grace
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
Restaurant Review – Porterhouse
Hey everyone! I wanted to branch out a little bit and share some of my favorite restaurants around the Twin Cities. As the daughter of a foodie mother, I have sophisticated taste in restaurants. Porterhouse offers elegant steakhouse fare, friendly and professional waitstaff, and a fun community of regular patrons. Since January 28th, 2000 (eight … Continue reading Restaurant Review – Porterhouse
Where Men Win Glory – An Unwilling Mockingjay
Hi all. This week I want to revisit my favorite biography about politics and football. I care about neither politics nor football, but Where Men Win Glory is an engaging drama about the life, death, and manipulation of one very interesting man. Let’s get into it. I was also inspired to write this imagist poem … Continue reading Where Men Win Glory – An Unwilling Mockingjay
Elvis (2022) – A Tragic Spectacle
Hi! I finally saw Elvis after playing his music around my house for two weeks, and I have a LOT of thoughts. I actually saw Elvis twice in the same weekend, and the emotional onslaught was only slightly minimized the second time. I suppose I’ll put a spoiler warning for this stylized retelling of true … Continue reading Elvis (2022) – A Tragic Spectacle
Holistic Education
Hi everyone. I write a lot about “post-grad life”, but I want to retrace my educational path and show how my unique learning shaped me into the woman I am today. I also want to showcase an exciting new opportunity that continues to shape young leaders. I was held back from preschool for medical issues, … Continue reading Holistic Education
Acqua White Bear
Hello fellow foodies! I enjoyed writing about Porterhouse a while ago, so I wanted to share about one of my other favorite restaurants. This intimate location in White Bear Lake is a neat little gem for those who appreciate Italian-influenced cooking. For those who are more into sushi, Mizu is right next door, and both … Continue reading Acqua White Bear
Wealth in the Eye of the Beholder: Thoughts on American Financial Discourse
Hello! I wrote a post called Strategic Abundance back in December of 2021, and I would like to expand my thoughts on finance, as I’ve done more research and read other financial perspectives. Let’s get into it. I see two main financial lenses that shape American discourse around money. One could be called "disciplined autonomous … Continue reading Wealth in the Eye of the Beholder: Thoughts on American Financial Discourse
Midnight in Paris-A Nostalgic Feast
Wow, it's another Owen Wilson movie! To contrast his vapid performance in Marry Me, I want to talk about the literary homage that is Midnight in Paris. Summary: This 2011 Woody Allen feature (I'm separating the art from the artist) takes us on Gil Pender's journey as a struggling novelist whisked back in time to … Continue reading Midnight in Paris-A Nostalgic Feast
Elena’s Grace 