Writing

What section of the bookstore are you stuck in?

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

Nov 16 •

From afar friends: Surprise campground cats

Watching them comfortable enough to inch closer is a glorious sight. (Plus a scrapbook of other recent thoughts, all in one place.)

Nov 11 •

I think I've gotta let myself be that, again

Here is what I am, actually: An emotional dog lover who wants to share thoughts in clunky long social media captions.

Nov 5 •

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 •

I am not spiritual (and yet)

A prose-poem about the universe

Aug 4 •

Our time runs out: Portland roundup

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

Jul 29 •

Welcome to Paws and Reflect!

✨ Revamped ✨ and full of fresh enthusiasm: a nuance-letter for dog lovers written by an insatiable dog nerd.

Jul 10 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

I don't know what I'm doing

Is life just a series of feeling stuck? Escapism, social media, insecurity, etc, oh my.

Mar 14 •

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