I’m in the backyard with my sister for the third consecutive Saturday. An old quilt is laid out, covered in books, art supplies, beer and our quarantine bodies. The days are getting longer again. With more time to waste, Sarah and I move from the sun to the shade with…

My distrust and disdain of the Catholic Church started young and very naturally in a nun’s classroom. Sister Margaret, my first grade teacher/tormentor, made me cry (at least) twice during the 1998–1999 school year. She made everyone cry, though. We would hide in the 2B classroom coat closet to cry…

Dear House, I love you. I have been stuck inside of you for almost a year now. And some days I’m even afraid to leave you or that you’ll somehow leave me! (Is this imposter syndrome?) Either way, I still feel lucky to have you in my life. You are…

I breathe in and the morning air is cold and crisp. It’s a week into November and fall is finally in Los Angeles. Thank god. Running the various A/C units in our big, old, uninsulated 4-bedroom house is getting expensive. Before starting my walk, I inhale one more time, almost…

I can’t get on social media without getting irrationally angry or overwhelmed these days. I either see something I hate (pretty much any news article) or something I covet (thin rich people on vacation) and I spiral quickly. …

A global pandemic and recession has rendered my OG New Year’s Resolutions completely useless. In an effort to stay motivated through these last 4ish months of 2020, I have updated my list. Enjoy. Scream into a nearby pillow or dead space. …

The house is hot and full of ants. My body feels like a sack of potatoes and so does my brain. I want to do everything and nothing at once. So, I settle on staring at nicks in the wall while my coffee brews. I think about leaving LA and…

I’ve been burned out on people recently. It’s weird to admit that since I’ve only technically seen my roommates and the guy who delivered my groceries — but I still feel like people are on my ass. I can’t seem to get away from all the noise. Being sheltered in…