Book Reflections

What section of the bookstore are you stuck in?

Find me in the "non-human animals" aisle. Never make me leave!

Nov 16 •

I get a little closer each time I try

How much time have I wasted on adrenaline in social-media comment sections when instead I could be loving my dog right here, right now, in front of me?

Oct 10 •

April 2025 recap: Trying to blossom this spring

On big life changes, writing, and recent shenanigans

May 2 •

What does "gossip" mean?

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

Apr 11 •

March 2025 recap

My relationship, reading takes, dog training, etc: 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 •

Taste, romantasy, thought, and nuance

Everyone has an opinion—and I might not actually care about yours? (Alternatively: I have a lot of thoughts about Fourth Wing.)

Mar 30 •

February 2025 recap

I wrote a lot this month! Here's where you can read what I wrote, if that sounds like fun.

Mar 2 •

February reading recap

Four quick fiction books plus nonfiction reads about light pollution, therapy, endangered animals, creativity, and internet scams.

Mar 1 •

My interview with Carol Mithers, author of Rethinking Rescue

It's finally live! An in-depth conversation about the ties between human and domestic animal welfare

Feb 28 •

Carpe noctem: Notes on The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf

"Henceforth if you want me after sunset you will only find me by candlelight." ★5

Feb 23 •

What's the value of a fox-kit moon?

My sense of wonder is a salve for the sacrifices’ sting—and I would trade even more for moments like this.

Feb 17 •

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