Life
Does Everything I Love Need to Become a Project?
On creative curiosity, the seduction of possibility, and figuring out which interests actually deserve a job
On AI, Blogging in 2026, and Other Creative Conundrums
This doesn't feel like it actually belongs on Substack, so I'll stick it here instead
Freshly Dyed Hair, Clean Sheets, and Other Things That Make Life Better
Small acts of maintenance won't change your life overnight, but they can make everyday life a lot more enjoyable
Googling an Ex Isn't Always About the Ex
Looking up someone from your past can tell you a surprising amount about people and about the younger version of yourself who knew them
8 Ways Labyrinth Somehow Prepared Me for Adult Life
David Bowie, goblins, impossible staircases, and a surprising amount of wisdom for navigating adulthood
"Why Is All Your Art So Scary?"
The long answer to the question I've been hearing my entire life
An Entirely Reasonable Interest in Cucumbers
Ten observations from the garden this summer (so far)
The Dresses Waiting Upstairs
For years, two impossible gowns wait patiently for the woman who made them
Don't Let Personal Projects Become "Someday" Projects
Practical ways to keep writing, making art, and creating for yourself even when work demands your attention
I've Stopped Treating Mornings Like Enemy Territory
On aging, changing preferences, and discovering beauty in unexpected places
9 Signs Your Bucket List Has Evolved into a Death Tour
Why midlife dreams start looking less like skydiving and more like finally learning Icelandic
So, I Guess We Use AI to Talk to Each Other Online Now
What happens when comments, replies, and internet conversation become machine-assisted
On Spring, Wuthering Heights, and a Few Personal Things
A brief update on life — something I just don't do enough anymore