Writing on figure skating, competitions, and the sport's history.

All of my long-form thoughts on figure skating, competitions, and the sport's history, collected in chronological order.

Daniel Grassl invited to the Vatican by the Pope

Pope Leo XIV watched Grassl's "Conclave" program at the Olympics — and now he's inviting the Italian team to the Vatican. Grassl jokes he'll bring his cardinal costume, just in case.

The story behind Lajoie & Lagha's jersey numbers at Worlds

Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha wore jersey numbers on their 90s-themed rhythm dance costumes at Worlds. His number 19 has a special meaning — and when they stand side by side, the numbers read 1990.