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Educated

How does one survive in a survivalist household? When your only role models proclaim that the government is sinful, and that public education is a plot to control the populace? […]

Books, Film & Television

Why Lady Bird is Every Girl and Her Mother

When I walked into the movie theater with my mother, I was surprised by how many mother-daughter pairs were simultaneously inching both away and towards one another. We were all seeing Lady Bird, […]

Around Town

The Sound of Music Fun Facts

My family and I traveled to Vienna and Salzburg over Thanksgiving. It was an incredible trip with stops at palaces, Christmas Markets, Mozart concerts and more than one indulgence in […]

Hostess with the Mostest

Banana Cream Pudding

My wonderful cousin, Vaughan, hosted a Friendsgiving Dinner this past Sunday. It was intimate, cozy and felt like the perfect way to draw together a group of friends and family. […]

Can we get back to politics, please?

Charlie Brown and The Tubbs Fire

When Lucy yanks the football away from Charlie Brown, I imagine that his stomach drops. As Charlie rushes to kick the ball, instead of making contact with a hard but […]

Can we get back to politics, please?

“Come From Away” and Charlottesville

A lot is happening right now in our country, and […]

Travelin' Thru

Tongariro Alpine Crossing Traveler’s Guide

The best one-day trek in all of New Zealand, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, is a challenging, but completely doable excursion for passionate hikers. Stunning views of the brilliantly green Emerald […]

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Taupo Traveler’s Guide

Here’s something funny: After researching Taupo’s Huka Lodge for ages, I was anxious to take a quick tour of the property and sample some of their renowned breakfast buffet. As […]

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Hobbiton and Rotorua Traveler’s Guide

First things first, I’m the realest. Second things second, if planning to explore the North Island of New Zealand, you must rent a car. Not only are rental prices super […]

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Auckland Traveler’s Guide

We picked up a straggler in Auckland! Just kidding. Our friend Grace joined our southern hemispheric adventure in New Zealand. While we traveled from Port Douglas to Sydney to Auckland, […]

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Sydney Traveler’s Guide

This past week, my sister and I journeyed to beautiful Sydney, Australia. An incredible city with a wealth of sandstone buildings, beautiful beaches and amazing views, you really can’t […]

Future

On Graduating & “Mermaid Jane”

My friend Sarah wrote me a beautiful song upon my […]

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Australia-New Zealand Winter Packing List

This May, my sister and I have planned a post-graduation trip to Australia and New Zealand. “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!” Am I already basically a native? Possibly. Well-versed in […]

Future

The Legacy of a Place

Musgrove has been a part of my life since I can remember. More accurately, it’s been a part of the world since the 1930’s. My great-grandmother, a powerhouse of a […]

Hostess with the Mostest

Carmichael Christmas List II

When shopping for the men in my life, I always find it hard to purchase original gifts. Everything seems so practical, pragmatic and un-fun. Sure, I could get my brother […]

Hostess with the Mostest

Carmichael Christmas List I

Picking out Holiday gifts can be tricky! How much should I spend? Does this brand run small? Will she really like it? Is that just something I hope she’ll feel ‘eh’ about […]

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