“Thank you for your service.” The phrase has grated on my nerves since I left the Army. Maybe that’s because I was in medical units the whole time. […]
Leading with positivity in your text messages
As much as I like the Voice Rule, a lot of communication these days is via text. And because everyone’s got their own brain weasels, small details matter. […]
Westworld as an (unintentional?) feminist metaphor
I am really enjoying Westworld. Not because I’m theorizing and trying to figure out who, what, and so on, but because I’m seeing reflections of some really feminist […]
Expend The Extra Effort In Communicating, Especially When It’s All Going Great
Communicating takes effort. As my amour said the other day, “Things were so much easier when I didn’t really have any people in my life!” Which is true. […]
Wherein Westworld Smashes The Manic Pixie Dream Girl in two sentences (mild spoiler for S1E7)
HBO’s series Westworld is a pretty trope-heavy show. Not in a lazy way, though. The park – the aforementioned “WestWorld” – is literally a mass of tropes upon […]
Being Safe While Out In Public – Some Ways To Let People Know If You’re In Trouble
There’s a number of reasons you might not feel safe in public now. And yes, you should always tell someone else where you’re going, and when you’re due […]