Kristen GaerlanGhost StoriesEveryone in my family believes in ghosts. Their confidence in apparitions, hauntings, and the afterlife is just as strong as their faith in…14 min read·Mar 22, 2022--1--1
Kristen GaerlanThank You, Karen ArnoldParked in front of the television’s glare, my dad and I couldn’t help but laugh when we were first introduced to the hippie. She waltzed…12 min read·Feb 8, 2022--5--5
Kristen GaerlanLove Like a VolcanoMy boyfriend wasn’t much of a problem-solver, but he managed to be the person I called when I needed to solve a problem. He dropped out of…12 min read·Jun 29, 2021----
Kristen GaerlanConnecting with My Uncle on LinkedInWhen my mom asked me to write my uncle’s LinkedIn profile, I knew it was more of a command than a request. She was already holding his…12 min read·May 19, 2021--3--3
Kristen GaerlanThe Right WayMy mom and I eat shrimp with piles of shells stacked between us. At our table in the middle of the eatery at 99 Ranch, we rummage through…11 min read·Apr 6, 2021--2--2
Kristen GaerlaninP.S. I Love YouWe’re From Different WorldsOur distinctions bring us closer together.12 min read·Aug 14, 2020----
Kristen GaerlanLessons in LanguageIn the safety of her handwritten notes, no reader could criticize her mistakes or fault her for having an accent.8 min read·Jul 17, 2019--2--2
Kristen GaerlaninThe DotA Woman Like MeIn the middle of my living room, Cindy Crawford taught me how to do a perfect lunge.12 min read·May 28, 2019----
Kristen Gaerlan“Best Friends” Means Best Friends ForeverTogether, we were irreverent. We felt stronger in numbers even if that number was as small as two.9 min read·Mar 19, 2019----
Kristen GaerlanHoly Summers in FloridaIf children are asked to choose between rosary beads or an electronic device, they’ll more than likely go with the latter.9 min read·Jan 2, 2019----
