Mary Ostergren·May 26, 2019Supper’s at 5: Life in the Waverly Gardens Assisted Living FacilityA few years ago, my grandma Louise moved from the lakeside property in Shoreview, Minnesota where my dad, aunt, and uncle had grown up to…
Mary Ostergren·Mar 29, 2019“I think we’re in this really exciting time…”The Rise of DIY and Bedroom Music by Young Artists
Mary Ostergren·Jun 5, 2018A Brief Chronicle of this Life on the LakeLike some Minnesotans, I have the privilege of being able to go “up north” once in a while and live life on the lake. I find that returning…
Mary Ostergren·Mar 23, 2018Tip: How to write an AP Lang and Comp timed persuasive essayFirst, read the prompt. I mean, really analyze it. It is not worth it to save a few extra minutes by settling for skimming the prompt when…
Mary Ostergren·Feb 2, 2018Why We Must Resist the Allure of Political Echo ChambersIf you are as entrenched in a liberal bubble as I am, you may have heard widespread denunciation by liberal intellectuals of “the echo…
Mary Ostergren·Dec 11, 2017“I did not wish to live what was not life…”: The Importance of Real-world Presence in a Digital AgeOnce, I voluntarily stepped away from my smartphone.
