The Anatomy of a Canceled Plan (And the Euphoria it Brings)
There is a universal lie we all tell ourselves when we agree to a social event two weeks in advance. In that fleeting moment of delusional optimism, we believe that...
Modern Misery
Let’s Never “Circle Back” (And Other Office Lies)
There are very few things in this world that can strike fear into my heart. I am, after all, a bear. However, there is one specific sequence of pixels that...
The Streaming Paralysis (Why My Dinner Is Always Cold)
It is 7:00 PM. The conditions for happiness have been met. I have successfully ordered a pizza. It has arrived. The box is warm, the cheese is melty, and the...
The Doorbell: A Short Horror Story
It happened at 2:14 PM. I was in a state of peak performance. I was lying horizontally on the living room rug, staring at a dust bunny and contemplating the...