The Breaking Point It was early November 2025 when I closed the app. Not deactivated my account, not taken a break — actually deleted the…
The Things I Used to Do (And Why I Don’t Anymore)
I found myself standing in the cereal aisle last Tuesday, holding a box of granola that cost more than my lunch, when it hit me:…
Three Projects That Actually Matter (And Why Your Boss Probably Won’t Understand)
My coworker asked me last week what I was “passionate about” at work, and I almost laughed. Not because the question was funny, but because…
I Deleted Instagram for Lent and Accidentally Joined the ‘Mindful Phone’ Movement
The Great Lenten Instagram Purge So there I was, scrolling through my phone at 11:47 PM on Ash Wednesday, watching someone’s cousin’s friend make sourdough…
The Corner Booth at Mel’s and Other Places That Shouldn’t Matter
The Accidental Geography of Belonging I found myself crying in a Starbucks in Denver last March, which was embarrassing for several reasons, not least of…