Writing

What I get out of social media

And ways I might find these things elsewhere, off of Instagram

Feb 4 •

Bye January: 2+ years on the road, off-leash dogs, etc

Haley (and Scout) here with this month's recap of writing, reading, and other tidbits

Feb 2 •

The siren call of shallow sharing

When nuance risks pushing everybody away instead of connecting with everybody in some way

Jan 20 •

December 2024 recap: Fulfilling my dog, going to Mars, etc

What Scout's given up for van life, "anti human pro dog", 2024 book roundups, lots more of the usual (emotional) thoughts

Jan 4 •

Would you go to Mars?

I want to be an animal among animals.

Jan 2 •

November 2024 recap

What I wrote (spoiler: I published my first print magazine piece!) and read, where we traveled, Scout updates, etc

Dec 3, 2024 •

How to feel like a “real” writer (or dog person)

On practicality and romance and one not precluding the other

Dec 2, 2024 •

I want to be a published author. Right?

Why I'm dragging my feet to make my "first book" real

Nov 12, 2024 •

Drifting in jealousy of imagined lives

On the version of me who made different (read: better) decisions

Nov 5, 2024 •

Things that bring me joy lately

I almost titled this “little” things that bring me joy. But you know what? The happiness provided is big.

Aug 31, 2024 •

Several short reflections on my old writing

Here's to bravery

Aug 16, 2024 •

Still learning from my fourteen-year-old self

Written on May 30th at a coffee shop in Newfoundland.

Jun 13, 2024 •

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