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A confession of longing
Jul 3 • Irina Dumitrescu
The gift of belonging
Or: enough of the badges
Jun 10 • Irina Dumitrescu
Narcissism, creativity, and the return to self
When I sit down to write in this space, I generally know what I want to say.
Feb 4 • Irina Dumitrescu
The liberating potential of trash
On recycling as creative process
Sep 23, 2025 • Irina Dumitrescu
How to read more in 11 easy steps
An idiosyncratic to-do list
May 17, 2025 • Irina Dumitrescu
What makes me mad about AI in education
How to crush a generation and tell them they're winning
May 8, 2025 • Irina Dumitrescu
Five things I learned in Paris about making art
Frames, words, and attitude
Apr 13, 2025 • Irina Dumitrescu
The world is in chaos. It's time to make your art.
But you have to make it yourself.
Feb 1, 2025 • Irina Dumitrescu
How to actually learn something with Duolingo
You know him.
Nov 30, 2024 • Irina Dumitrescu
Managing energy for creative work
It's not about how much time you have.
Oct 16, 2024 • Irina Dumitrescu
And then again, it could just be luck
I used to run a blog called Food Gone Wrong.
Jun 2, 2024 • Irina Dumitrescu
What's Good For Me Is Good For You
(or maybe not)
Apr 29, 2024 • Irina Dumitrescu
Shine Bright Like a Diamond
You are allowed to be proud of your work
Dec 3, 2023 • Irina Dumitrescu
On not trying so hard
I haven’t been in your inbox much lately.
Aug 11, 2023 • Irina Dumitrescu
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