I finally figured out how Eve really brings Wall-E back to life.

On January 17, 2026, I traveled to Richmond to personally witness the swearing in of the 75th Governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger.

I found myself in conversation with a younger person recently, and thinking of a relatable incident from my past, I began to tell a story. I was about halfway done when I noticed that my companion had a slightly glazed look, and I realized that they were bored! Feeling self-conscious, I quickly wrapped up my story and moved the conversation on. But I was disappointed as I was enjoying telling my tale. I pondered as to why I was enjoying it so much, and I recognized that by re