Archive - Side Note

Yellowface and the 'looking glass self'

Plus, a Barbie essay, a podcast and an article on functional fragrances.

Aug 10, 2023 •

July 2023

Magical thinking

Jul 27, 2023 •

A book, a podcast and two songs with very different vibes.

Jul 13, 2023 •

June 2023

Metaphorical queued songs

An announcement and some recommendations.

Jun 29, 2023 •

December 2021

A Hot Girl vs. Healing Girl Summer

On hedonism, wholesomeness, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Dec 16, 2021 •

November 2021

On Drake, negative capability, and turning thirty.

Nov 25, 2021 •

September 2021

August 2021

Making plans, and cancelling them

On Stoicism and subtle pandemic losses.

Aug 5, 2021 •

July 2021

Main Character Energy

The power of stories, including the one we tell ourselves.

Jul 1, 2021 •

June 2021

Finding comfort in Autumn, and the space between.

Jun 3, 2021 •

December 2020

What I've learned

Eat slowly. Listen to the entire album.

Dec 10, 2020 •

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