From refugee life to solo travel, forging a career, and navigating singlehood in your 30s — exploring the uncharted paths we take to build our own futures.

Gypsies & Witches & Other Irregulars on All Fours

Reflections on Gypsy, Anora, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Deep Cuts, Matilda, and All Fours—celebrating Women's Month and the power of…

Mar 31 •

Anora & Yekaterina, Ani & Katie

An in-depth review of Anora through the eyes of a Russian-speaking Jewish girl from immigrant Brooklyn

Mar 21 •

Should We Talk About the R Word?

Is this a bad idea? Please Tell Me What To Do.

Feb 12 •

Between Swerves and Stillness

A Short Story About Winter Nights, Holiday Lights, and Going It Alone

Dec 17, 2024 •

Is it time to wake up?

Has September ended?

Oct 1, 2024 •

"Oi!" not like “hi”, but like “oi, it’s 12:50 am and we need to catch the 1 am ferry”.

From "Oi" to "Aha": Katya's tales of Brazil told through a Choose Your Own Adventure

Dec 28, 2023 •

Am I, or am I not, just a little girl who needs a little nap?

and other solo travel stories

Jul 14, 2023 •

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