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Through the Looking Glass

A view of this strange world from a seat in a new car showroom.

Jan 11 • Susie Middleton

Empathy is Enough

When a barrage of sad and shocking news comes all at once, process your own emotions first and then take things one step at a time.

Jan 4 • Susie Middleton

To Write is To Cope: A Year of Substack Essays is Solace

A commitment to weekly writing has given me a way to process the world around me.

Dec 29, 2025 • Susie Middleton

I hope we make it out of this mess.

Dec 21, 2025 • Susie Middleton

The Sidebar: The White Album(s)

Turns out white is a color in nature that really does bring me calm and peace. You?

Dec 19, 2025 • Susie Middleton

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The Long Goodbye

Dec 15, 2024 • Susie Middleton

Ten Reasons to Travel

Nov 2, 2025 • Susie Middleton

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Maybe This Place Picked Me

Mar 9, 2025 • Susie Middleton

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