After today and yesterday‘s posts, I’ve experienced an outpouring of support and love from my community, and even overtures from people who have never been close to me at all. I’ve also received some shade, which I did expect, and heard about quite a bit more through mutual friends, but nowhere near the level or amount … More Part Two and a Half: Sexual Harassment
Mature Material Warning: This post contains screenshots of conversations containing sexual overtones. After my post yesterday, a few people have reached out to me. I’ve become aware that my messages (highlights are below) are absolutely tame compared to some of the filth he sent. I started this mini-series about an experience I recently had with … More Part Two: Sexual Harassment (mature material warning)
I thought for a long time about whether or not I was going to write this post, which was why I went radio silent for a few days. My brain was stuck on a pendulum. One day, I’d be talking to the couple of friends I felt okay discussing this with, and I was very … More Days 50-55 Part One: Sexual Harassment
In our podcast — which I’m still working on getting out there, I promise! — Max asked me how much pizza I’ve eaten since I arrived in New York. The answer is shamefully few slices, but I’ve been living with vegans, so that might have skewed my numbers. Ever since she asked me that question, … More Day 47: The Great Pizza Debate
This kind of came up in a discussion on Facebook because I’ve been using a word out here that I never used in California. And that’s because classic Brooklyn rowhouses/brownstones all have one thing in common: a stoop. Some stoops incorporate a small patio space, but mostly it’s just the front steps to the building. … More Day 46: The Brooklyn Stoop
Not Quite Flying Solo 