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Writing analog: A notebook lovestory
What do we want to leave behind in this digital world?
Jul 26 • 
Annika
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The triangle of community death: labels, boundaries, triggers
Community dies when discomfort becomes a boundary
May 4 • 
Annika
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It is time to unfollow social-media motherhood
Parenting isn’t hell, but people click on it.
Apr 3 • 
Annika
27
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Is it possible to write about a happy life?
Or is it simply impossible to write when you are happy?
Mar 21 • 
Annika
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How dare you gatekeep being a sports fan!
Girls are allowed to love sports too.
Nov 16, 2024 • 
Annika
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Let’s waste our time!
We need to learn how to be bored again!
Nov 3, 2024 • 
Annika
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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 • 
Annika
127
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The death of random information
You miss out when scrolling
Jul 20, 2024 • 
Annika
119
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Hey Google, I hate your open-plan office!
Disclaimer: This is a bit of a rant.
Jul 13, 2024 • 
Annika
31
10
Art isn't allowed to take up space anymore
Recovering from minimalism: For the love of all the things.
Jun 30, 2024 • 
Annika
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The Diet Coke Phenomenon
When life gives you lemons, drink a Diet Coke.
Jun 22, 2024 • 
Annika
38
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Nonfiction doesn’t teach you anything
The importance of being a fiction reader.
Jun 18, 2024 • 
Annika
147
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