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Hills I will die on as a dog lover
The more specific a guideline, the more likely I am to take issue with it. But I stand behind some overarching beliefs.
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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.
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March reading recap
A romantasy rabbit hole, a favorite essay collection, dark corporate surrealism, etc
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Close encounters of the creature kind
It is so often these close encounters that fill us with wonder—that allow us to more fully appreciate our fellow creatures. But they are also, so often…
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February 2025 recap
I wrote a lot this month! Here's where you can read what I wrote, if that sounds like fun.
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February reading recap
Four quick fiction books plus nonfiction reads about light pollution, therapy, endangered animals, creativity, and internet scams.
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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
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One of the realest things to ever stir my chest
Drafted four hours after sunset in Bahia Honda State Park on February 15th.
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All in favor of permanent standard time
Why do so many of us miss the benefits of morning sunlight?
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Testing a dog's "commitment to relaxation"
Thoughts about a specific situation I saw in a sit on the dog exercise, culminating in reflections on interacting with our pets as social creatures
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I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media
Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?
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Reflections on A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett
A surprisingly enjoyable read for someone with little interest in AI
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