open.substack.com/pub/nicolene... A look at two surprising sentences in Tom Crewe's recent short story.

If the media covered science as reverentially as it does religion, we'd all be better off.

Sing it, sister.

Why did I press the wrong button on this hotel gym bike when I wanted more resistance? The button placement was counter-intuitive (for me). Following a hunch, I checked where the company was based. Taiwan. In Taiwan, characters are written predominantly top to bottom and then *right to left*.

And, did I mention generous?! Seriously grateful.

I'm thrilled to share that I've signed with the incredible @jennaschmenna.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social! In addition to being super-insightful, sharp, and kind, Jenna shares my vision for my work. I look forward to a long and successful partnership!

Some examples of ambiguity in Parker's prose, with a brief reflection on how ambiguity informed her writing. nicolenelson.substack.com/p/ambiguity-...

Why use a derogatory phrase against women to characterize the toxic depravity on display in the WH today? Check your soft misogyny, friends.

Roxane Gay talk in the afternoon, Sandra Cisneros in the evening, both in OC? Next Tuesday is shaping up nicely! (Thank you, IVC Ethnic Studies Program and Sage Hill's Sage Center.)

When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?