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Amy Widdowson

Any Birthday Freebie Suggestions? Help Me Milk Late Stage Capitalism For All It’s Worth.

Ummm, I’m never going to turn down gratis french fries or something, I am a millennial after all.

3 min read5 days ago

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Any Birthday Freebie Suggestions? Help Me Milk Late Stage Capitalism For All It’s Worth.

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Amy Widdowson

This Newsletter Will Never Tell You To Put Glue On Pizza.

And That’s A Sacred Agreement Between You And Me, Dear Reader.

3 min readMay 24, 2024

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This Newsletter Will Never Tell You To Put Glue On Pizza.

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Amy Widdowson

(Checks Internet) Yup, We’re Still In The Upside Down.

Darlings! Did you know I am just over a week away from turning 40 years old? And as I run gratefully towards middle age, I turn to you…

3 min readMay 22, 2024

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Amy Widdowson

If You Haven’t Already Changed Your iPhone Background To Automatically Rotate Pictures Of Your Dog…

I attended an event in SF last night organized by Friend of the Missive Andrew N., featuring a conversation with Punchbowl News, and it was…

2 min readMay 16, 2024

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Amy Widdowson

Look, Some Of Us Have Physical Reactions To Imperfect Punctuation In Signage, Mmmkay?

Friends! Did you see the solar flare light show in your region? San Francisco was foggy the last two nights, so I wasn’t able to see it…

2 min readMay 13, 2024

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Amy Widdowson

Free Productivity Tip: Preserve Your Sanity By Never Reading The Internet. Ever.

Dearests! How are you? How’s the weather where you’re at? Which 2024 election-related reality is keeping you up at night? For me, it’s the…

2 min readMay 9, 2024

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Free Productivity Tip: Preserve Your Sanity By Never Reading The Internet. Ever.

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Amy Widdowson

It’s OK To Admit That We’re All Playacting As Adults, Mmmkay? Embrace Your Inner Imposter. Be Free.

Since I already made the NSYNC joke last week, I shan’t make it this week. Look at me and my constraint — you’re welcome!

3 min readApr 30, 2024

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It’s OK To Admit That We’re All Playacting As Adults, Mmmkay? Embrace Your Inner Imposter. Be Free.

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Amy Widdowson

It’s Gonna Be May Next Week, Are You Ready For It?*

Dearests! How’s your week been? As we stumble towards the end of April, any crazy plans before we start to stare down summer?

2 min readApr 26, 2024

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It’s Gonna Be May Next Week, Are You Ready For It?*

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Amy Widdowson

To Be Fair, Whomst Amongst Us Hasn’t Fallen Asleep Whilst On Criminal Trial In NYC?

Darlings! How’s your week going? Have you had breakfast yet? Do you need five minutes for a lil’ self care menty B in a closet? YOU DO YOU…

2 min readApr 24, 2024

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To Be Fair, Whomst Amongst Us Hasn’t Fallen Asleep Whilst On Criminal Trial In NYC?

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Amy Widdowson

’Cause We’re Real Tough Kids, We Can Handle Our Shit.

Sweethearts, it has been a minute! Work has been busy busy busy, but I’ve returned to SF and am sitting on the Amy-shaped indentation in my…

3 min readApr 23, 2024

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’Cause We’re Real Tough Kids, We Can Handle Our Shit.

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