Archive - Paws and Reflect

Trying to blossom this spring? April recap

On big life changes, writing, and recent shenanigans

May 2 •

April 2025

What is talent without effort?

What is a title you do not earn? (Alternatively: I have been lazy.)

Apr 30 •

To the man who loved shorebirds

You were almost right—but only almost.

Apr 24 •

On saying goodbye to an outdoor gear affiliate program

I will continue to gleefully rep this brand I love! But I do not need more stuff, free or not.

Apr 19 •

They all say that “it gets better” but what if I don’t?

When am I gonna stop being wise beyond my years and just start being wise?

Apr 14 •

What does "gossip" mean?

And how bad (or actually productive and prosocial) is it?

Apr 11 •

Surprise! We're moving out of our van!

*cue Noah Kahan singing I wanna go to Maine*

Apr 8 •

Am I becoming more social?

Or is dissipating social anxiety just allowing me to enjoy people more?

Apr 6 •

Happy third wedding anniversary!

On almost getting married young, then actually getting married young, and celebrating dates

Apr 4 •

I am terrible at being irritated

Oh, to more gracefully inhabit the land between anger and appeasement

Apr 3 •

My relationship, reading takes, dog training, etc: March recap

What I wrote, what I read, where we traveled, and what I'm most looking forward to

Apr 2 •

March reading recap

A romantasy rabbit hole, a favorite essay collection, dark corporate surrealism, etc

Apr 2 •

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