There is no greater demonstration of the failures of modern capitalism than the proliferation and success of Blank Street Coffee. What do you mean people are choosing this place for coffee and matcha when so many better options exist within walking distance!?

SCOTUS did not end birthright citizenship. It limited lower courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions. This difference is important; Trump WILL keep trying to end birthright citizenship, and the efforts will not be taken seriously if ppl think it’s already gone based on hyperbolic headlines.

as someone who has had short hair of varying length since ~2007, I love a bob but question the idea of a “summer bob.” Summer is the time to grow your hair out specifically so you can tie it up during heat waves without having to blow-dry your hair.

waking up at a normal time is in its own way disorienting, because “normal time” feels so late compared to the ungodly hours I woke up at while recovering from jet lag

returning from vacation is odd because you’re filled with so many complex thoughts and emotions (about travel, home, routine, life), and yet your brain is too tired and jumbled to put those feelings into cohesive words

Nothing like seeing a French woman with a chic pixie cut at the coffee shop this morning to make me want to chop my hair off, again.

Living in modern times is fascinating, because I generally love the technology/internet and modern conveniences and the ability to access information quickly, but I hate living amongst AI slop, deranged takes, and grotesquely misinformed voters.

every time I follow a new team/sport, I regret it. even if they win, I regret it.

being informed is great, but so is not being depressed about the state of the world when you read your morning newsletters

One doesn’t need to be catholic to enjoy the history and pomp and mystery of the conclave and the Catholic Church. One just simply needs to have studied medieval Europe and Christianity and written a thesis on Thomas Becket.

Iced matcha latte. Cardamom bun. Independent coffee shop. Long walk. Soaking in sun and pollen. An NYC Saturday well spent.

being a theater kid must be so fun (context: was blown away by “Sunset BLVD” last night)

Those who would give up a functioning democracy for delusional promises of economic prosperity (that aren’t supported by the candidate’s own words), deserve no sympathy for loss of economic prosperity - Ben Franklin, basically

What’s the point of universities amassing billions of dollars in endowment or biglaw firms touting their brilliant attorneys if they won’t deploy their resources to fight EO’s and executive branch scare tactics?

current administration and policies notwithstanding, DC can be pretty cool

The world is terrifying, and every news alert is concerning (understatement). But I’m someone with opinions, so I called my congresspeople. I’m also a millennial who loves looking at dogs, so I saw these cute westies on a walk and felt better for a brief moment.

1. I chose to play #WithLoveMeghan rather than that absurd joint session of congress, and it was beautiful and delightful escapism. 2. Not even 24 hours after watching him make pasta and cake with Meghan, I saw Daniel Martin while on my way to pick up a lunch salad

AY has never seen Atonement or read its Wiki page, so he’s been reading the book with no idea of what’s going to happen. Currently ~15 pages away from the end, thinking Robbie and Cecilia got their happy ending. Can’t wait to see what happens when he finishes those 15 pages.

Thrilled to announce that after 500 e-pages in the book *about LBJ in the senate*, LBJ has finally made his appearance in the senate. That’s the beauty of Robert Caro.

some London shots 📍Palace of Westminster, Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Royal Courts of Justice

Chili on the stove. Wings in the oven. Beer in fridge. Coat firmly stored in the closet, because thank goodness I’m hosting a Super Bowl party rather than traveling to one on a Sunday night with snowy slush on the NYC streets.

Not all opinions are created equal. Not all views deserve to be treated with respect. Not all disagreements must be treated with dignity.

When comparing our lived realities to dystopian literature, people cite 1984/“Big Brother.” But the part we should really be focusing on is people in power manufacturing crises.

Another 2025 wish is for people to decouple “tradwife” from “woman enjoying cooking.” The tradwife ideology is so much more insidious than baking bread. Just because a woman enjoys doing things in the kitchen does not make her a tradwife. And definitely don’t put that label on Meghan Markle

There are many hopes I have for 2025, and one is that good writing with uncommon words is not discounted as AI. It takes effort, learning, and intention to write well and to use wide-ranging vocabulary. Being able to express thoughts/emotions/dreams through words is true great humanity.

what a gift it is to be alive in the time of Hozier

Hark the herald angels sing

Geopolitics is complex, and even the Wikipedia “helpful infographic” on the Syrian Civil War looks like this mish-mash of arrows and circles, but I’m supposed to believe this morass of conspiracy theorists, TV hosts, and hedge funders can competently navigate the situation

Minimalism during the year: perfectly fine, stylish, uncontroversial Minimalism regarding Christmas decorations and trees: a holiday abomination

November 2024 has been pretty awful, but @umichfball.bsky.social just redeemed the month a bit

there is something incredibly healing about showtimes (even melancholy ones) in times of heaviness

Sunday cooking adventures: white lasagna (aka no tomato sauce) and sesame-swirled pumpkin pie (courtesy of @nytcooking.bsky.social)

somehow found myself on yet another social media platform, but hoping this one will not make my brain melt. save me independent news sources, actual journalists and professors, and college football!