Archive - bookbear express

the life-changing magic of being direct

Aug 17 •

how to know if you actually really like something

Aug 7

July 2025

I have free will?

Jul 29 •

growing together

A while ago N and I were discussing a boy, and I said that he was very different from me in a particular way that seemed like it could cause problems.

Jul 19 •

postcard from europe

Jul 11 •

June 2025

dialectical damage

love, friction and mercy

Jun 30 •

first days of summer

"self-portrait at 28"

Jun 25 •

clothes store memories

HOUSEKEEPING: We’re doing a version of Bookbear Express matchmaking that pairs people based on their three favorite Substacks.

Jun 17 •

who do you go to for advice?

The idea that I’m the “average of the five people I spend the most time with” feels self-aggrandizing.

Jun 9 •

and being obvious

Jun 1 •

May 2025

up, down, through

what I’ve been feeling lately

May 24 •

seeing that saves

on getting to know things better

May 17 •

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