Essays

The triangle of community death: labels, boundaries, triggers

Community dies when discomfort becomes a boundary

May 4 •

It is time to unfollow social-media motherhood

Parenting isn’t hell, but people click on it.

Apr 3 •

Is it possible to write about a happy life?

Or is it simply impossible to write when you are happy?

Mar 21 •

How dare you gatekeep being a sports fan!

Girls are allowed to love sports too.

Nov 16, 2024 •

Let’s waste our time!

We need to learn how to be bored again!

Nov 3, 2024 •

I couldn’t afford to be a writer, am I not allowed to be one?

On the privilege of making it as a writer.

Aug 12, 2024 •

The death of random information

You miss out when scrolling

Jul 20, 2024 •

Hey Google, I hate your open-plan office!

Disclaimer: This is a bit of a rant.

Jul 13, 2024 •

Art isn't allowed to take up space anymore

Recovering from minimalism: For the love of all the things.

Jun 30, 2024 •

The Diet Coke Phenomenon

When life gives you lemons, drink a Diet Coke.

Jun 22, 2024 •

Nonfiction doesn’t teach you anything

The importance of being a fiction reader.

Jun 18, 2024 •

Lets Hype up the AI Hype Machine

…until it breaks

Jun 8, 2024 •

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