Published in Attitude L’Infini·PinnedMy Worst Nightmare HappenedAnd the world didn’t end. April 1st. April 2nd. April 3rd. Those are the last three times I called my dad. A college freshman, twenty-four, and still a quintessential “Daddy’s Girl”, I called my dad for anything and everything. But not usually three days in a row. In my second…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Aug 2, 2022You’re Scared of the World Ending but Think Doomsday Preppers Are Crazy? Okay.I hate them, but they’re lightyears ahead of your average American. I’m the descendent of farmers. Of folks who grew as much as they could and never wasted a single bean or carrot. Everything was canned and stashed in dark places around the home. My grandparent's cabin in the Smokey…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Jul 30, 2022Oh No, I Said the ‘R’ WordDon’t snitch on me… We’re not in a recession yet The hottest topic on every news platform, and I don’t usually go here, but- Let’s talk about the (possibly not actually a-) recession. In the simplest terms that don’t involve Wikipedia editing the recession page; a recession is a period…Recession3 min readRecession3 min read
Published in Attitude L’Infini·Jul 26, 202225 Things I’ve Learned Before 25From someone who never thought they’d live past their teens. 25 is not old, like, at all. Not everyone needs to like you. You shouldn’t want everyone to like you. Niceness doesn’t entitle you to someone’s favor. Karma is definitely real and charity should not be novel. Learn to give…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Jul 14, 2022You Can’t Convince Me to Wear ItThere are quite a few things you have to let go of during an unplanned move across the country and, for me, makeup was one of them. I’ve read quite a few articles lately from women talking about their various perspectives on makeup, aging, and the male gaze so here’s…Makeup3 min readMakeup3 min read
Jul 10, 2022The Best Way to Write a PoemYour life is a better tool than a thesaurus. The great majority of my peers do not like poetry. I’d argue that most American adults are either disinterested in or actively dislike poetry. I surround myself with poets, they fill my social media, linger in my bookmarks, and occupy my…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Published in Attitude L’Infini·Jul 7, 2022Write Me When You’re in a Better PlaceAbout that full inbox… In the last three months, I have had more people reach out to me with support than ever in my life. It’s heartwarming. It’s also overwhelming. I’ve given myself a rule; Three business days to reply to the condolences I’ve received for my father’s death. I’ve…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Jul 3, 2022I Like Flowers on the First DateBut that’s old-fashioned, right? Blink and suddenly there’s a new dating etiquette to follow. Blink again and oh, look, a new relationship trend with a catchy name that’ll be the highlight of every millennial+ publication for the next week. Blink again and there’s a dick pic in your DMs. Letting…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Jun 15, 2022The Pride of PoetryPoetry has been a product of queer expression for centuries. Following the introduction, I will only comment on poets that have written their own narratives about sexuality so as to not rely on speculation with respect to the dead. Growing up in the Christian South meant my queerness was a…Pride5 min readPride5 min read
Jun 11, 2022I Like My Books MessyI annotate my books and break all the rules. If you’ve ever heard the advice ‘to be a better writer you should read more’ this one’s for you. I have always been an avid reader. I read fast and I read broadly across different topics. It’s an average for me…Reading4 min readReading4 min read
