There is a faint jingling noise when I walk around now. My ears are double-pierced on both sides and when I wear certain earrings, I can hear the metal clinking softly. It reminds me a bit of the ending of It’s a Wonderful Life, when Zuzu Bailey says that every…

“Thank you for joining us for Part Two of the interview with Amy Stephens!” I say. “So Amy, if you think about yourself five years ago, think about yourself now, do you feel like you have your priorities more in line than you used to?” Amy considers the question. “Not…

“Hello Elliot!” I greet my latest guest. “I’m glad to have you by this week! I always look forward to our chats!” The man across from me nods his head smartly. “So how are you and what are you up to?” Elliot chuckles “You know… yay about the format! I…

“This is thrilling Amy!” I say to my latest guest. “I don’t often get a chance to physically see my interviewees!” Amy smiles into her camera. “So how are you and what are you up to?” Amy thinks for a second, “That varies at different points throughout this year, as…

“Hello June!” I greet my latest guest. June gives me a small wave and smile. “I’m really glad to see you today! How are you and what are you up to? “I’m pretty good,” June responds. “I’m settling into my new routine three months after moving across the country… and…

“Hello Vinette!” I say to my guest. “I’m really happy to get a chance to talk with you! So, how are you and what are you up to lately?” Vinette laughs. “In a general sense? Or in this moment?” Her wide smile is incredibly contagious. “I’m better than okay… working…

“Hello Cedric!” I call out. “Thank you for giving me some of your time!” Cedric offers a happy wave as we virtually shake hands. “I would love to talk about how things are going. So how are you? What is going on?” Cedric smiles. “I’m doing all right. I have…

“Hello Felix! I’m so excited to see you here!” I say to my guest. They settle into the chair and I see a big smile framed with a healthy amount of facial hair. “Can I confirm your pronouns first, you prefer ‘they/he’?” Felix nods. “I’m really looking forward to talking…

“Welcome, welcome!” I enthusiastically greet my guest as she settles into her seat. “I’m happy to talk with you today, Valerie!” My guest laughs and smiles as she sees me greet her. “So… how are you? What is going on?” Valerie’s smile doesn’t waver as she replies, “I’m overall feeling…