Category: Personal

Crying in Public is a Power Move

Crying in Public is a Power Move

Published by Mary Gaulke on August 10, 2019

My gospel for you today is simple: the next time you find yourself on the brink of tears while in public, go for it.

12 Underappreciated Ways to Be a Better Friend

Two friends sitting on swings at a park, laughing and facing each other.

12 Underappreciated Ways to Be a Better Friend

Published by Mary Gaulke on August 4, 2019

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a good friend. What, specifically, can you do to nurture a friendship and keep it strong?

On Forky, Identity, Depression, and How We Move On

On Forky, Identity, Depression, and How We Move On

Published by Mary Gaulke on June 29, 2019

I don’t think I have ever in my life so radically, instantaneously related to another person as I did in the moment Forky awakens in “Toy Story 4.” Detailed spoilers follow.

Theater is a Temple for Feeling Your Feelings

Will Roland and the Off-Broadway cast of “Be More Chill.”

Theater is a Temple for Feeling Your Feelings

Published by Mary Gaulke on June 23, 2019

Are you ready? I am going to tell you, in rapid succession, a series of anecdotes about myself that I should probably find embarrassing.