A middle-aged Gen X girl writing about the joys and absurdities of midlife (things those After School Specials forgot to mention), practical wisdom from her everyday life, and sharing her latest TV show obsessions.

Bestselling novelist and bookstore owner Emma Straub has a lot to say, and this is where to read it.

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Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

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