The world is a strange place.
People are stranger.
This is where Scarlett says what everyone else is thinking.
Politics
Travel
Everyday absurdity
Consumer warnings
Human rights
The things everyone else seems willing to ignore.
This is where Scarlett collects the stories, observations, questions, frustrations, travel lessons, and occasional moments of disbelief that make her stop and say:
“What in the FLIP??”
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The Stories We Inherit
What if the most powerful influence on your life wasn’t your education, career, or politics—but your first ZIP code? A personal story about inherited beliefs, exposure, and choosing curiosity over fear.
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The Stock Market isn’t the Kitchen Table
The stock market may be booming, but that doesn’t mean ordinary families are. Scarlett looks at the promise behind trickle-down economics and asks whether we’re measuring economic success by the right scoreboard.
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Your First Zipcode
Your first ZIP code isn’t just where you were born. It’s the childhood you didn’t choose—and the experiences that shaped your view of the world long before you had a say. Scarlett introduces the philosophy behind a new series exploring how our beginnings influence our lives.
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When Did Flying Become an Obstacle Course?
After more than twenty trips to Europe, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. A missing suitcase, canceled flights from extreme heat, outsourced baggage handling, and a day spent chasing one bag through Munich Airport made me realize the real story wasn’t my luggage—it was how much modern travel has changed.
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Three Supreme Court Justices Read the Constitution …
This isn’t just about birthright citizenship. It’s about whether constitutional rights mean what they say—or whether they can be rewritten whenever those in power decide they don’t like them.