Archive - Sorry to Stare👀

Sorry to Stare 👀| dare to suck

I recently listened to a Fresh Air podcast episode featuring singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq.

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀 | on taking breaks

I’ve been on a little break, revelling between that sweet spot in between jobs - feeling the relief of ending one thing and the anticipation of starting…

Jul 12 •

June 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀| recession indicators

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about recession indicators, particularly as they relate to Gen Z and millennial disillusionment with the economy and…

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀| Neighborhood originality

That viral Cut article about how It Must Be Nice to Be a West Village Girl has been circulating nonstop on TikTok—and in group chats with my most…

May 16 •

Sorry to Stare 👀| chosen families, travel, and ignoring the news

Lately my news consumption has consisted of buzzwords, headlines, and 25 minute podcasts.

May 10 •

April 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀| running races

I have not always liked to run.

Apr 25 •

Sorry to Stare 👀| give a little

A long time ago I was applying for a scholarship and writing an essay on how I will “reach back” into my community once I become “successful.” On top of…

Apr 18 •

March 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀| I’m on a White Lotus kick, obviously

The last STS I wrote about discussed how watching White Lotus felt like people watching in the best, most juicy way.

Mar 28 •

Sorry to Stare 👀| on people watching and tv watching

People watching has been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember.

Mar 14 •

February 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀| dog days of winter

The days have started to get marginally longer (thank goodness).

Feb 28 •

Sorry to Stare 👀| attention is a scarce commodity

The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource is a new book by political commentator Chris Hayes about our attention, and…

Feb 14 •

January 2025

Sorry to Stare 👀| reddit pages, tiktok comment sections and niche internet communities

Lately I’ve been loving Reddit.

Jan 31 •

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