Normally my Wednesday posts are politically and specifically prison reform focused, but this week was so eventful for my life that I needed to push those back so that I could share the news! Henry and I finally adopted a dog. We have both grown up with some of the best family dogs out there. … More My New Pup: Luna the Lowrider

We have been in Louisville just one month, and right on time, about a week ago, my homesickness for Wisconsin began to set in. I knew it would come in about that time because that was about the time into my backpacking trip that I started to feel particularly homesick (check out the Vienna post … More Homesickness

When I tell people that I am an activist for prison reform, an ally to those connected to the corrections system, the reactions differ wildly. Many are based on their on histories – why would I support want to support people, make their lives better, when they have ruined or even ended other peoples’? Others … More Mission Statement for Corrections

My mom always disagreed when I claimed that I was an introvert, and moving to a new city has certainly brought that part of my identity into question. As I’m on my own for good chunks of time, I’ve had to navigate wanting to stay in the comfort of my apartment with my absolute need … More A Nervous Extrovert’s Reflection on Moving to a New City