I’ve been in California a couple months now, and it’s been an unbelievably slow acclimation. It’s not something I understand… Read more Allow me to introduce myself
Author: Why Are You Yelling?
Reflections on “doing the work”
Today was my last session with Laura, the amazing therapist I’ve been working with since 2015. We knew that we… Read more Reflections on “doing the work”
A Nice Lady
My grandma turns 89 today. I can’t call her because she won’t remember me so I remember her instead. I… Read more A Nice Lady
Grand Army Plaza’s Food Truck Rally
Every third Sunday from June to October, the Prospect Park Alliance and the NYC Food Truck Association sponsor a Food… Read more Grand Army Plaza’s Food Truck Rally
Spread Love
As seen on Classon Ave. on my way to the West Indian parade:
Sand
The beach-shadows captured in the photo look dead on vacation. In the 20 years since, these ghosts have seen us,… Read more Sand
Start to Summer
Lost light fixture, hanging smoke alarms ringing— I can’t wake you. The last night: sharing my twin bed, your furnace/your… Read more Start to Summer
Moving
I remember visiting multiple stores with my mom and grandma as they searched for the perfect reading chair. This was… Read more Moving
An Actual Email I Was Sent
As a spin-off of my previous series An Actual Email I Sent (“series” may be a little strong since I only did… Read more An Actual Email I Was Sent
The South in Summer
The south in summer— feet bare trail hopping in a cotton-candy-colored skirt, flowing neatly below the knees. The sun is… Read more The South in Summer
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