I Don't Know What This Means

I Don't Know What This Means

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On Holding Your Own, in Writing and Love
On rereading JANE EYRE, and whether or not I am capable of having a worthwhile idea. Also, other books.
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Valentines Day Poetry Bonus
Who doesn't need a little Louise in their lives?
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The View from Abroad
And why I don't write about the news (but sometimes do anyway). Plus some quick notes from recent moviegoing.
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What the Hell Am I Doing Here?
New Year, new me! Or not really, but I do have some announcements.
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The Turn
Hello again my friends! And happy solstice!
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Welcome to the Ultradark
It's December in Berlin! What should I do with my life?
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Listen to the Music of the Traffic in the City
Back in the habitat, sneezing up a storm.
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It's Back-to-School Season, Kiddos!
Elite procrastination techniques, shouty resolutions, and Lauren Groff.
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I Have a VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Some clickbait for your headline, and an entreaty to my dear readers.
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It's August
August is weird, no? August is definitely weird.
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I Don't Know What This Means
I Don't Know What This Means
I write when I feel moved to, so monthly-ish essays on whatever captures my imagination. Often: books, film, creative practice, and my expat (mis)adventures.
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