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Our time runs out: Portland roundup

Routines, reflections, and favorites from three months living in the same spot

Jul 29 •

I hope we have years of still becoming

What it is like to love a dog who is wearing out before your eyes

Jul 24 •

Welcome to Paws and Reflect!

✨ Revamped ✨ and full of fresh enthusiasm. Here's what's new.

Jul 10 •

In fact, I think I might wave hello

On off-leash dogs and shouting at strangers and trying to make things better, not worse

Jun 12 •

April 2025 recap: Trying to blossom this spring

On big life changes, writing, and recent shenanigans

May 2 •

What is talent without effort?

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

Apr 30 •

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 •

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 •

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