Tag: writing
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Instant Gratification Ruined the Magic
A reflective, humorous look at the things we’ve lost in the age of instant gratification—from predictable rush hour traffic to film cameras and TV schedules—and why waiting used to make life feel a little more magical.
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Martha, Market Basket, and a Gold Lamé Thong
What started as a routine grocery run turned into a story involving an 83-year-old, a bold career plan, a knowing stranger, and a fire alarm. Some shopping trips stay with you forever.
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I Have the Keys… But Not to Adulthood
When I was younger, adulthood came with clear signs—keys, landlines, and paper maps. Somewhere along the way, the rules changed.
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Kids These Days: 75 Years of Complaints
Every generation seems convinced the kids are doomed. A family time-travel look at childhood—from 1910 to 1985—and the surprisingly familiar complaints that come with it.
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Why There’s No Banana-Tomato Hybrid (and Other Rabbit Holes My Brain Explores)
A curious, funny rabbit hole about calling 411, fruit hybrids, and why a banana-tomato combo will never exist. Warning: brain detours ahead.
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How I Became the Swap Gift Queen (and 9 Other Things I Did in 2025)
A reflective and humorous look back at 2025—ten meaningful moments, big milestones, and one legendary Christmas Eve swap gift.
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Word of the Year: Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know
Ever fall down a rabbit hole you didn’t mean to? I learned that “Word of the Year” has a long (and weird) history — and some truly entertaining choices. From “bushlips” to “goblin mode,” here’s everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about WOTYs.
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Someone, Somewhere, Named It “Dog”
A funny, curious reflection on how words are created and why we call things what we do. Inspired by The Professor and the Madman, this post explores the origins of language, from “albatross” to “dog,” and all the wonderfully weird words in between.
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Sweet? Sour? Or Just Honest?
When my mum turned 50, she told me she was going to be more free with her words.“If I want to say it,” she said, “I’m going to say it.” And every five-ish years since, she’s reminded me of that same thing—she’s going to say what she wants.Clearly, she hasn’t said it all yet.I’m sure…
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Parenting Is Weird (But We’ve Got This)
Parenting is weird.I think I’ve already said that—but it’s true. One day, you’re a regular adult doing your thing, and the next day? You have a baby named Twinkle. You’re a parent! Congratulations!! And what did you do to qualify for this role? Have sex?? Yeah, right. HAHA. At first, this tiny human is completely…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 