The Vacation That Snuck Up on Me
Since my move to Boston from Chicago, people often ask me what’s different about living in the Northeast versus the Midwest. Are people unfriendly? Are…
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We all long for home sometimes. College freshman, graduate students, and those who bravely relocate their whole life for work … this one’s for you.…
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4 Tips for Breaking Free of the Procrastination Bug
If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you know is a lot like how I used to be. When I was in high…
read moreFoods to Fight Back-to-School Stress
School supplies are starting to show up on store shelves and back-to-school sales are making their annual debuts at clothing stores. The start of a…
read more7 Ways to Not Go Broke When Living on Your Own
Living on your own for the first time is a new and exciting way to assert your independence. Moving out for good, or away for…
read more‘Ant-Man’ Brings Heroes Back to Reality
In “Ant-Man,” the latest addition to the ever–growing Marvel cinematic universe, our hero is not exactly a conventional one. In fact, he’s more like you…
read moreOne Marriage, Two Careers, and a Cross Country Move
Andy and I just finished a couple months of serious discernment. In less than a week, we’ll be moving from Massachusetts to California. And while…
read more5 Summer Flicks You Won’t Want to Miss
The summer movie season is upon us! Here’s a guide to help you sift through your options when you head to the theater. #1 When…
read moreChastity, Poverty, and Obedience in Marriage?!
Before meeting Sarah the three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience ruled my life as a Jesuit. Each vow held a sacred significance for religious…
read moreBeing Human in a Super Hero Movie
Iron Man. Thor. Captain America. Hulk. Black Widow. Did I forget someone? Oh right — Hawkeye. It’s certainly easy to gloss over the Avengers’ sixth…
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