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WFL Days: A Way To Support Your Local Public Library

It’s day 207 of my current bout of writer’s block and I’m blaming it on everything, anything, but myself. Today, my apartment is the problem. I recently moved in with my partner and it’s been a rocky week of unpacking, reorganizing, juggling childcare duties, and making (or cancelling) plans with…

WFH

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WFL Days: A Way To Support Your Local Public Library
WFL Days: A Way To Support Your Local Public Library
WFH

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8 Reasons You’ve Gotta Watch The Only Season Of The Bachelor On Netflix Right Now

When a single season of The Bachelor appeared on Netflix this past week, I was excited but also confused. I’m always excited to see random seasons of shows from the recent past appear on this streaming service, but this one felt strange. Why choose one from 13 seasons in? The…

Television

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8 Reasons You’ve Gotta Watch The Only Season Of The Bachelor On Netflix Right Now
8 Reasons You’ve Gotta Watch The Only Season Of The Bachelor On Netflix Right Now
Television

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17 weird things that happen while you’re caring for a dying parent

Well, here it is. After months or years or a lifetime of fighting for this thing we call life, your parent has just informed you that they accepted hospice care. Whatever the facts of your relationship may be, you know that it’s time to stuff your feelings into an inner…

Death

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17 weird things that happen while you’re caring for a dying parent
17 weird things that happen while you’re caring for a dying parent
Death

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Sep 28, 2022

‘Smile’: A Satisfying—And Literally Traumatic—Horror Film

I will keep this review fairly spoiler free. But, in short: Go see it! — We all cope with trauma in different ways. During the pandemic, I turned to horror movies. I’m sure I am not alone, and I’m sure there are many great thinkpieces on the philosophical rationale of it (please comment with links if you know of any on Medium!) …

Horror

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‘Smile’: A Satisfying—And Literally Traumatic—Horror Film
‘Smile’: A Satisfying—And Literally Traumatic—Horror Film
Horror

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Nov 2, 2021

I Am Your Air Plant

I am related to both Spanish moss and pineapples. I think facts about my distant relatives are the most interesting things about me. Contrary to popular belief, I do need water. But don’t worry, I can handle a lot of abuse. You could even go six months without watering me…

Angst

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I Am Your Air Plant
I Am Your Air Plant
Angst

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·Dec 10, 2019

Disfellowshipped: My Journey Out Of My Childhood Cult

I was raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. This is how I left the religion that ruled my life for 19 years. — It was a sunny Saturday afternoon as I drove my ’88 Honda Civic toward the Kingdom Hall in North Hollywood, C.A. My radio was uncharacteristically turned off. At a stoplight, I gripped the steering wheel and placed my head on it as I waited for the light to change. …

Religion

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Disfellowshipped: My Journey Out Of My Childhood Cult
Disfellowshipped: My Journey Out Of My Childhood Cult
Religion

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Jun 4, 2019

Of Fleabag’s second season and the sixth stage of grief

If you love it, let it go… **spoilers ahead** Did the end of Fleabag’s second season feel familiar but you’re not sure why? Sure, you haven’t ever fallen in love with a priest, but reflect back on ending a lovely relationship that happened promptly after a mortal heartbreak. Was there…

Death

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Death

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Feb 25, 2016

A Thing You Don’t Tell Very Many People

On the way back from Reno, Nevada, on California State Route 14, there are tons of windmills. Some stand stationary due to whatever makes them stationary even in high winds, while others twirl at fascinating speeds. …

Short Story

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Short Story

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Nov 14, 2015

On Paris and empathy

I’d imagine that I’m like a lot of Americans right now as I can’t stop thinking about Paris. Sometimes a few minutes go by and I forget about it, but then the thick thud of reality hits my heart with every updated news bulletin or new Facebook profile picture sporting…

Syria

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Syria

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