Book Reflections

Against fireworks and greedy human pleasures

There is no meaningful need for artificial light and sound displays—but so much need for us to marvel at what already exists.

Jul 3 •

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 •

Notes on my recent internet searches

"Cattle dog puppy. "Cute cattle dog puppy." "Wombat." Online history captures (and misses) life's little moments

Feb 18 •

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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