Tuna Casserole or Scrambled Eggs

What’s your favorite thing to cook?

My tuna casserole consists of Rotini noodles, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and, of course, tuna. Unfortunately, I don’t have the recipe written down. It’s more of a guideline: one can of each ingredient to one box of noodles, or something similar. As for scrambled eggs, the secret to achieving moist and fluffy eggs is to use milk. That’s the most cooking you’re getting to get out of me.

How have my political views changed over time?

How have your political views changed over time?

Over time, my political views have shifted in ways I didn’t expect. I’m more progressive than I used to be, especially when it comes to issues like health care. Before my brother’s death, I didn’t have a strong position on universal health care; now I see it as essential.

My views on drug policy have also changed. I used to support full legalization, but I’ve moved toward believing that regulation and strong ethical oversight matter more than blanket legalization.

I read Marxist‑Leninist texts because I’m interested in understanding different political frameworks, but that doesn’t mean I expect—or advocate for—any kind of revolution in my lifetime. My interest is more analytical than predictive.

Overall, my politics have become more grounded in lived experience, personal loss, and a desire for systems that prioritize people’s well‑being.

Have I ever performed on stage or given a speech?

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?

Yes, I have. A few times I’ve performed on stage—choir concerts, musicals—and even found myself in front of a television audience. When I was younger, I appeared on local TV during the Jerry Lewis Telethon. My parents were part of a CB radio group that raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Each year they held an auction, and twice I had the honor of handing the donation check directly to the head of the telethon. They were small moments, but they made me feel part of something bigger than myself.