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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

One Final Thing

At least for now.

Oct 31, 2024
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Dozens of exploding fireworks in a black sky.
Dozens of exploding fireworks in a black sky.
Oct 31, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

The State of the Thing a Day, October 2024

Let’s talk.

Oct 22, 2024
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A typewriter, as seen from above.
A typewriter, as seen from above.
Oct 22, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

My Privilege Affects Everything I Write

I can sympathize and empathize, but I might never understand.

Jul 26, 2023
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A sign taped to a wall that reads “Recognize your own white privilege. Have the uncomfortable talk with family/friends. Make change!”
A sign taped to a wall that reads “Recognize your own white privilege. Have the uncomfortable talk with family/friends. Make change!”
Jul 26, 2023
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

The Origin of My Closing Phrase

Be well out there.

Oct 30, 2024
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The Origin of My Closing Phrase
The Origin of My Closing Phrase
Oct 30, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

I’d Like Life to Stop Kicking Me in the Dick, Please

Just, one month without a crisis of some kind, I’m begging you.

Oct 29, 2024
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A person kicking at the viewer, their sneaker treads approaching at speed.
A person kicking at the viewer, their sneaker treads approaching at speed.
Oct 29, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

Crushing Numbness and the Need to Feel Something, Anything

Or: That feeling when you need a meme to experience one (1) feel.

Oct 28, 2024
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A reflection of a woman in a window. She looks forlorn. The window faces a drab brick wall.
A reflection of a woman in a window. She looks forlorn. The window faces a drab brick wall.
Oct 28, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

I am So Tired of Being Resilient

Always strong, never soft.

Oct 27, 2024
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A young woman with a stern expression and several bruises and cuts on her face.
A young woman with a stern expression and several bruises and cuts on her face.
Oct 27, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

The Biggest Obstacle to Creativity: Procrastination

So, how’s the book coming along?

Oct 26, 2024
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A to-do list with only one entry that reads “mainly procrastinate.”
A to-do list with only one entry that reads “mainly procrastinate.”
Oct 26, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

The Shirley Conundrum: Why Decent People Support Horrible Laws

Or: I didn’t think the leopards would eat my face!

Oct 25, 2024
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A young woman with a concerned expression.
A young woman with a concerned expression.
Oct 25, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

America was Never Great

You can’t take us back to a place we never were.

Oct 24, 2024
A “Make America Great Again” hat sitting on freshly-fallen snow.
A “Make America Great Again” hat sitting on freshly-fallen snow.
Oct 24, 2024
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Matthew Maniaci

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I write about everything from my experience with mental illness to politics to philosophy. Much of my so-called "wisdom" is from Tumblr dot com. He/him/his.

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