Grape. Unalive. PDF File. We see and hear these words online regularly — euphemisms designed to dodge social media content moderation and beat the algorithm. But what is the long-term impact of using language that undermines the seriousness of a subject? When people repeatedly adapt their language to satisfy automated systems, those systems can begin
Fall has officially arrived, and that means it’s time to have some fall fun! Pumpkin spice everything, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and more! Because everyone always tells me there is nothing to do around here, and because I am a bit of a petty sort, I’ve decided to tell you all the fall fun to
Let’s be honest: There are approximately 47,000 skincare routines floating around the internet. Cleanser. Toner. Essence. Serum. Eye cream. Another serum. Moisturizer. Face oil. And don’t forget the separate morning and nighttime routines. Listen, I’m tired just writing that list. And there is zero chance I am going to do all that. You are lucky
It is difficult to believe that 25 years have passed since September 11th. It often feels like it was a year ago, while simultaneously feeling like several lifetimes ago. Especially when I think about how much my life has changed in the last 25 years. It’s still hard to believe that there are full-grown adults
I know, I know. I’m writing about reading again. Because it’s important, and it is that deep. And it just so happens that every year on September 8, the world celebrates International Literacy Day — a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of literacy and the enormous impact reading and writing have on individuals, communities,
