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introducing crumb theory: a gentle new chapter
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low-entry hobbies worth trying this year
i keep noticing how adulthood quietly steals our hobbies without asking permission.
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the strange relief of finally letting a dream die
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marginalia theory (and why it's saving me) + free digital zine
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your pocket guide to romanticising january
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