Too Simple: Why Modern Kids' Shows Miss the Mark
An exploration of what modern children's television has lost, and why the music, storytelling, and emotional complexity of older shows continue to stick with us.
The Addiction to Meaning
A reflection on our obsession with finding meaning in music, and how constantly searching for hidden messages, explanations, and deeper significance can keep us from simply experiencing a song for what it is.
Choosing to Live or Leave
An analysis of The Pitt and Dr. Robby’s emotional unraveling, exploring how the series portrays grief, trauma, and the impossible choice between continuing to care for others and finally caring for yourself.
Pieces of Everyone
A reflection on how we become different versions of ourselves around different people, and the unsettling question of how much of who we are is truly ours versus something we’ve picked up from everyone we’ve known.
The Familiar Ache
A personal essay about growing up as the “gateway” friend, and how being wanted for your proximity to someone else can leave behind a lasting desire to be chosen simply for who you are.