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Nov 3, 2023 • Isabel Kaplan

Yapping about (cultish?) chronic illness recovery programs & failures of the medical system & some of my recent misadventures

My first video newsletter!

Jan 11 • Isabel Kaplan

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drawing with my eyes closed

my vision is unstable. it hurts to look, and i can't trust what i see. rather than give up drawing, i tried drawing without seeing.

Dec 22, 2025 • Isabel Kaplan

I can’t see straight — again.

On learning to draw with vision problems, adaptation, Frida Kahlo, and painting from bed.

Oct 7, 2025 • Isabel Kaplan

There's no such thing as an ethical TV network

I would know; I worked under Dana Walden.

Sep 19, 2025 • Isabel Kaplan

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