Lauren ThompsonA cathartic story about my recently adopted senior catYesterday I fulfilled a dream I’ve had since I was a little girl: I adopted a cat of my very own.Sep 11, 20161Sep 11, 20161
Lauren ThompsoninPhoenix Farewell TourThe places I didn’t goThe original idea behind the Phoenix Farewell Tour was that I could visit all my favorite places “one last time” before moving on to my…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninPhoenix Farewell TourPhoenix is a food townAs I’ve made pretty clear, I have pretty strong, positive opinions about the food in Phoenix.Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninPhoenix Farewell TourWhere the bold saguaros raise their arms on highI knew I wanted to stay in Arizona for college because, at the time, my family was here. I always wanted to be near them in my adult life…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninPhoenix Farewell TourAn Ode to Arizona’s Mexican FoodDid you know there are people in this world who don’t know what a cheese crisp is?Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninPhoenix Farewell TourWhen home has changed: The story of Downtown GilbertOf all 16 years I spent in the Phoenix area, I called Gilbert home for about 12. I went to every year of school in the city’s public and…Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninPhoenix Farewell TourMy Phoenix Story — An introductionI’ve lived in Phoenix for nearly 16 years. At one point, I never thought I’d leave.Apr 29, 2016Apr 29, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninPiece of stringMakeup: The Pros and ConsMakeup brings endless possibilities. I can use foundation or powder to even out my color. I can use eye makeup to highlight my favorite…Mar 4, 2016Mar 4, 2016
Lauren ThompsoninShoot FirstPrick up your (bunny) ears.For someone who has spent the vast majority of her life in the desert, I really don’t know a whole lot about cacti.Feb 26, 2016Feb 26, 2016
Lauren Thompson“Home is not a place.”There’s a section of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport called “The N Gates.” They’re the worst gates to fly into, because they’re far…Feb 19, 2016Feb 19, 2016