A performance so raw and authentic, I had to write about it — Concerts are back, and I willingly allow ticket prices to put a dent in my savings account. My most recent whim sent me to see Remi Wolf at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. When I bought my ticket…

Reviewing ‘Sourdough’ by Robin Sloan — It seems the universe is intent on making my goal to remain (largely) gluten-free the most difficult challenge in the world. As if it wasn’t hard enough finding a good gluten-free bread option (Trader Joe’s is my favorite), I devoured an entire audiobook detailing the wonders of sourdough. “Sourdough” by…

The lives of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe — Traveling from one coast to another is no small feat in Florida traffic. Still, I woke up bright and early to drive three hours for the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens “Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light” exhibit. This would never have happened if my friend had not…

Even with its outrageous and campy energy, the Hulu original was seriously feminist — If you haven’t seen “Pam & Tommy,” consider this your sign. The casting and costumes are flawless, the acting is outrageously captivating, and the plot is non-stop chaos keeping you hooked and unsure if you’re crying from laughter, emotional damage, or the fact the show has to end. Pamela Anderson…

A New Year’s resolution resulting in an insatiable desire to listen to every available audiobook — Many of my past New Year’s resolutions followed a common theme of “physical health”: exercise more (this was doable), eat better (not specific enough), cut out sugar (impossible). Last year, I decided to read more books which was enriching and exciting. This year, I set out to get into audiobooks. …

Reviewing “Call Me by Your Name” by André Aciman — Sue me for being so late to the game, but I finally watched “Call Me by Your Name” for the first time in December of last year. As film adaptions often do, it inspired me to read the book. Considering how slow the movie was, I should have anticipated the…

Discovering Kate Millett and her contributions during Women’s History Month — In the National Portrait Gallery exists an extensive collection of important faces staring as you browse the Old Patent Office Building. Guided tours, as helpful as they are, can’t stop me from wandering off on my own. …

An unpaid intern’s guide to making money on the side — When I moved to Washington DC for a semester to work, I had the naive notion I could find a part-time job and make it work with my unpaid, hybrid internship. The idea was to find a place I could work early in the morning and have the afternoons to…

Breaking into the freelance writing market — I joined Fiverr on a whim one night to keep myself busy. This is not to say I hadn’t previously considered joining, more that the final push came upon me as I sat on my couch in pajamas. After all, who doesn’t want to be their own boss? As a…