personal reflection
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I Miss When People Were Just Bad at Things
I’ve been thinking lately about how strange it is that we don’t seem to give ourselves much room to be beginners anymore. Not beginners in the sense that we’re failing or not trying. I mean beginners in the most ordinary way: people who are learning something because they’re curious, because it sounds fun, or because… Continue reading
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Alcohol: America’s Obsession, and Why I’m Over It
Alcohol is at the center of American culture, but it’s time to question why every social event, celebration, and even holiday revolves around it. After growing up in Italy, where alcohol was enjoyed in moderation, the U.S. obsession with booze felt bizarre — and exhausting. Here’s why I’m over it and why the rise of… Continue reading
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