PinnedThe Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyWhere do I put them?I have all these words inside of me and I need to put them somewhere. As you know, or if you don’t that’s okay too, I’ve always had a lot…Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyAvoiding the burn.My heart feels as buoyant as bath bubbles, and clean as expensive cement homes by the ocean; the kind you’re certain you can lick and your…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyWriting Scares Me.I have this fantasy of being indoors all day and just writing. My toes would be curled against the couch cushions. Palace would be playing…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyWhen a Curmudgeon Walks Into A BarOn Sunday at 12:02, I rush into R&D Cafe because I have, “restaurant anxiety”; meaning I must get there, there must be a table, even though…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyA Portrait of the House on the HillMr. Sabough glides towards the iron-wrought gate. It opens without a squeak. He mumbles to himself, “Hmm.. must have oiled it yesterday.”…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyTales of an InternYup, it’s official. The 9–5 intern is me. Has been me for over a month and will be until March. I genuinely pray I get hired. We’ll see.Feb 13, 2018Feb 13, 2018
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyWhat We Can All Learn From An Old DogSmall — or some would say, “punt-able — evil to most, senile, yet harmless when you really understand the technicalities. A fuzzy cylinder…Feb 13, 2018Feb 13, 2018
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyBe A Boss At Interviews“The Struggle” is most certainly real. You’re not 21 anymore. At age 22, you have to be taken a little more seriously. It’s that time of…Feb 4, 2018Feb 4, 2018
The Modern Medium, Alexandra ShellyThe Head and The HeartThere are very few instances that make you feel the kind of pain that has gulped up your insides and spat them out. It’s a whole event…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018