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ep8: thanksgiving
November 27, 2025
Setting the scene: It’s Thanksgiving and I miss you all a little extra today! The last few years my dear friends Faye and Joseph would always host the most...

ep7: fall
October 30, 2025
Setting the scene: The scenery remains unchanged! I’m still writing from my parents’ house. I’ve finally settled into a rhythm here which feels nice for the...

ep6: still
October 8, 2025
Setting the scene: I’m in the same spot. The world always feels really far away when I’m in my family home. Fall colors are blooming outside, it’s very...

ep5: here and now
September 14, 2025
Setting the scene: I’m in Germany! Currently writing this from my childhood bedroom that has since been turned into a guest room. It’s actually really...

ep4: friends and the city
August 30, 2025
Setting the scene: I’m in my (almost) empty apartment in Astoria, and tonight is my last night sleeping in my own bed. I’m pretty exhausted from a week of...

ep3: a life worth living
August 18, 2025
Setting the scene: I’m in Denver and staying in another little Airbnb in the northern part of the city. I had an extra day here today because my flight...

ep2: the artist's way
August 10, 2025
Setting the scene: I’m writing this from a very cozy bed in a very cozy apartment we rented for the weekend. I’m in Louisiana and it is entirely too hot and...

ep1: where to begin
August 3, 2025
Setting the scene: It’s a Saturday night and I just had a very tearful car ride home after a week of events and being around old + new friends. Seeing the...

preface
August 3, 2025
It’s a strange time in my life, and in the world. I feel compelled to create and connect with you all in a way that let’s me express (read: ramble) freely so...

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