Sep 15, 2019Julián Castro and the Double Standard of CivilityDemocratic candidates are toothless if they can’t disagree. — I will admit upfront that I did not watch the Democratic primary debate on Thursday (nor the two that preceded it); I’ve already decided on my first and second choice candidates, and unless both of them leave the race it’s unlikely that I’ll entertain voting for someone else. But I…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Jun 25, 2019Bring Back the BlogWhy I miss the golden age of blogging — Agathe was a fashion blogger from Sweden with a flair for mixing vintage and high street clothes to create her own unique personal style. Anabela was a designer and lifestyle blogger from Toronto with a romantic photography style. Amy was a florist in New England who blogged on the side…Blogging5 min readBlogging5 min read
Jun 6, 2019A Fond Farewell to iTunesA nostalgic look back at Apple’s pioneering music software — Apple announced this week that the company will be phasing out its iTunes software and moving forward with separate apps for Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV to align with the current iOS strategy. While I’m aware that many people find iTunes clunky and outdated, I’m extremely sad to…Apple5 min readApple5 min read
May 20, 2019Stop Blaming Marie Kondo for Fast FashionThe KonMari tidying method is a reaction to the cycle of consumerism, not the cause — and it can help us break it. — In the months since the release of Marie Kondo’s popular Netflix show Tidying Up — a reality show adapted from her best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up — there have been a lot of misguided (and often racist) opinions about the show, Kondo’s tidying method, and Kondo herself.Konmari7 min readKonmari7 min read
Aug 28, 2018Manu Ginobili’s Legacy of PassionMore than just the ultimate competitor, Ginobili was the emotional heart of the San Antonio Spurs — Manu Ginobili, NBA legend and all-around great human being, retired today after 16 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. This moment was a long time coming, but still shocked fans and sparked an outpouring of love and memories about the Spurs’ most popular player. Yes, most popular. NBA fans outside…NBA4 min readNBA4 min read
Jul 15, 2018Revisiting ‘A Room of One’s Own’ for the Millennial SetVirginia Woolf’s seminal feminist text continues to be relevant in unexpected ways — When Virginia Woolf penned her 1929 essay (originally a lecture), A Room of One’s Own, the creative landscape was much bleaker for women than it is today. Women were banned from many educational institutions and cultural spheres, and lacked the financial independence of their male creative counterparts. …Millennials5 min readMillennials5 min read
Jul 1, 2018The Problem with CivilityDemocrats should know better than to cede to a double standard — The political landscape is growing increasingly bleak to those on the left side of the aisle — there’s the family separation crisis at the border, and the loss of a key ally on the Supreme Court. The stakes could not be higher, and the grassroots are rising to the occasion…Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
Jun 10, 2018Loving our Internet Friends like our IRL FriendsRemembering the golden age of Livejournal, and the life-saving power of online community — I wanted to write a nostalgic piece about how the Internet used to be idyllic — a place of learning and connection and light-hearted fun. It’s hard to remember these days, when social media is overrun by neo-Nazis and bots, and fake news drowns out any meaningful content. …Mental Health6 min readMental Health6 min read
Jun 3, 2018‘Disobedience’ is a Perfectly Messy Queer Love StorySebastián Lelio’s masterful film stands apart from the pack of recent queer cinema with its ambivalent ending — Disobedience, the new film by 2017 Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio, shows the messiness of real life in a way that other mainstream queer films have not. It concludes with a complicated ending that is neither fully tragic nor fully triumphant. …LGBTQ5 min readLGBTQ5 min read
May 24, 2018We’re Asking the Wrong Questions about #MeToo Abusers“Would you work with [known abuser] again?” misses the point. — The recent conversation around Jeffrey Tambor’s harassment allegations has highlighted some of the most unproductive reactions to #MeToo moments. Too often we keep the focus on abusers, when we should be proactively supporting the abused. Jeffrey Tambor’s abusive on-set behavior is in the news again thanks to an emotional NY…Metoo5 min readMetoo5 min read