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Do sad people make better art?
There’s a popular belief that the best art is made when we’re sad, down, heartbroken.
Oct 14 • 
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bliss-soaked
a prose poem
Oct 12 • 
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Where we find lesbian joy
happy lesbian day from us!
Oct 8 • 
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in defence of the glitter gel pen
you can call me "honey" if you want
Oct 6 • 
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September 2025

Somewhere, Softly in September
A monthly letter: reflections on Indonesia & Western Australia
Sep 30 • 
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how to be a girl
honey, life is just a classroom 🎀
Sep 28 • 
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not a gifted kid
on not being a Rory Gilmore
Sep 23 • 
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things i love #6: autumn edition
well-loved things that i also love
Sep 16 • 
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being a bad virgo, and blue cheese
♍
Sep 12 • 
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bakery postcards
little moments in chiang mai
Sep 9 • 
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When I Think of Ellen
everyone say thank you Ellen Jones for existing
Sep 6 • 
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the audacity of writing
on being self-indulgent and a "good" writer
Sep 3 • 
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