Leveling up
Last week, I had a full 20-minute phone call with my younger brother. Even though he’s a 20-something, I still sometimes catch myself thinking of him…
Where to store the stuff (a brief poem)
It’s somehow still here even after a hurried thrift store drop-off.
Blankets you need for your life to feel complete
I love a good blanket, you know? It could be a blanket with a fun backstory or a blanket that is particularly cozy or a blanket that is extremely large or a blanket that has the softest color of pink in it.
“Pies By Alexis”
A few years ago, my family enacted a rule for Christmas presents. Every gift given had to be homemade. I was thrilled about the idea – it promoted creativity and affordability! My excitement waned when I realized that my creative craftiness had a limit.
If you give a husband a cast iron pan
If you give a husband a cast iron pan, he’s going to want to season it. Not just any husband – this kind of husband must…
Wild & Brave
On the Tuesday before Labor Day weekend 2016, I made a spontaneous decision. It had been a month since my last wild adventure and I was…
A stop light: the newest addition to Lake Park, MN
My small town has a stop light and I don’t know how to cope. I heard the rumblings that a stop light might be added at…
A Case of the Hokys
Rumor has it that once upon a time there were six hokys. You know what a hoky is, right? If not, please prepare for a not…
As Told by Eggs: Your Progress in “Adulting”
Thirteen seconds ago I was putting away the shirts I had hung on my shower curtain to dry because I don’t believe in dryers. As if…
When I Decided to Go to Europe
It was one of those afternoons where things are slow at work and the few people who you do speak with seem to just incredibly annoy…
ALEXIS SWENSON 