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December 21, 2023

Farewell, 2023

It’s been a busy year.

Happy almost new year!

I wanted to recap some of my best work of 2023 (did you know I turned in a book manuscript????) before the calendar flips.

  • The book in question, available for preorder now

  • My Sports Illustrated story on Tyrell Terry, who walked away from the NBA at a young age due to anxiety

  • Two Washington Post stories: on books that address asexuality and “bad sex” and on faceblindness

  • A Vulture analysis of Sex Education’s asexual story line in its fourth and final season

  • A You’re Wrong About episode where I told Sarah all about the trans tennis player Renée Richards

  • A rescue mission for this Game Boy Color at my parents’ place

Penelope’s 2023 accomplishments

A gray and white tabby cat exposing her belly on a teal comforter
Behold!
  • Eating

  • Sleeping

  • Pooping

  • Yelling

  • Shoving her favorite toys under the couch

  • Looking cute

Expect more of the same from her next year, but likely some exciting new projects and developments from me!

Best,
Julie

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