Side Note

Yellowface and the 'looking glass self'

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

Aug 10, 2023 • 

Emily Brooks

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July 2023

Magical thinking

11:11

Jul 27, 2023 • 

Emily Brooks

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Tulips

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

Jul 13, 2023 • 

Emily Brooks

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June 2023

Metaphorical queued songs

An announcement and some recommendations.

Jun 29, 2023 • 

Emily Brooks

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December 2021

A Hot Girl vs. Healing Girl Summer

On hedonism, wholesomeness, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Dec 16, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

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November 2021

Three-Oh

On Drake, negative capability, and turning thirty.

Nov 25, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

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September 2021

Trouble don’t last always

Euphoria, existentialism, and playing with the poetry.

Sep 30, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

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The unspecific desire of buying things

As the world feels apocalyptic, this quiet pursuit has become a heavenly escape.

Sep 2, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

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August 2021

Making plans, and cancelling them

On Stoicism and subtle pandemic losses.

Aug 5, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

5

July 2021

Main Character Energy

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

Jul 1, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

5

June 2021

In Between

Finding comfort in Autumn, and the space between.

Jun 3, 2021 • 

Emily Brooks

5

December 2020

What I've learned

Eat slowly. Listen to the entire album.

Dec 10, 2020 • 

Emily Brooks

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