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It’s zine production season! I have an exciting editorial calendar and zero pressure to create, just the way I like it. I’d say more but I prefer to keep my mouth shut until the lineup is ready for release. But of course, you still get the occasional sneak
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Chicago and nearby suburbs have been facing relentless attacks and state-sanctioned kidnappings by ICE and federal agents. I share about how local parents are dealing with the impact of losing one of our own, Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, who was killed by ICE on September 12th.
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Studio Notes
I am not someone who is good at drawing and I’m not sure if I have the patience to make it a regular hobby. Creating collages is essential to my wellness practice, but it’s also part of my zine making process. My mind often goes, “This would be
Studio Notes
Studio Notes
June 2025 highlights from my journey of showing up even when it's hard.
Studio Notes
Lately, I am focused on: * the art of noticing * daydreaming and scheming with college friends except now we have more access to the resources to make it happen without losing our minds or integrity * eliminating avoidance because a task or duty is required no how much it pains me * not
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Brief reflection on turning 33.
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Audience appreciation for this poem motivated me to finally publish it today in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Hi there, Did you get a chance to read my essay Do I Have to Be Understood to Take Up Space? This essay about learning how to be seen resonated with more people than I anticipated when it was initially published on Substack. Now, I’m excited to share that
