Have you seen the "Millennial International" video from satirist John Crist? It pokes fun at Millennials, describing a program where you can support a Millennial and his or her daily needs—for only $2900/month. It was funny, for sure. I appreciate John Crist's work because I believe comedy like his is needed in a culture that sometimes... Continue Reading →
When Depression Steals A Life, But Not A Soul—A Requiem
A year ago, instead of tossing candy into pillowcases, I was sitting in a church service no one wanted to have. It was the funeral for my cousin whose life was stolen from her, from all of us. A Requiem. I stand, my left hand grasping my right forearm, my thumb moving up and down and up... Continue Reading →
Minding The Generation Gap
Hi, I'm Emily. And I'm a millennial. (Hiiiii, Emily.) I've been a closet millennial for most of my life, which is a curious thing, because that's not really something you can be in the closet about. I mean, you're in one generation or the other, and you don't get to pick which one, and you don't... Continue Reading →