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Buying a book isn't reading a book
Home Affairs: Brunch ruined, souvenirs, a new publication, a strange phobia, another horrible compulsion, and the deepest layer of a human.
Mar 24
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Alejandra Smits
Moving targets
Home Affairs: Workaholism, a new disease, caffeine-management tips, a favor, body hair, a mechanical keyboard, when you want someone to shut up, and…
Mar 17
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Alejandra Smits
Feeding the beast
Observing (and negotiating with) a terrorist in diapers who has a shopping addiction.
Mar 14
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Alejandra Smits
Declaration of dependence
Home Affairs: First dates, defending a friend, the dream of a ranch, digging to find a brighter life, going Premium, a disguise and gigante beans.
Mar 10
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Alejandra Smits
Human lies
Home affairs: Sudden envy, a greater goal, a case for dogs, forgotten flowers, when you shouldn't buy books, workaholism, and Broiling Girl Spring.
Mar 3
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Alejandra Smits
February 2024
How to name a person
On the herculean task of naming someone you've never met.
Feb 29
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Alejandra Smits
All adults were cute little babies
Home Affairs: Ghosting my therapist, a workshop in my home, training the heart, the aftertaste, fillers, recurrent dreams, the inevitable, and a note on…
Feb 25
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Alejandra Smits
The least expected person
Home Affairs: Sharks & turtles, a love for confrontation, first gifts, a cliché, caffeine consumption, a not-so-childish challenge, a decision to stay…
Feb 18
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Alejandra Smits
When it's angel instead of when it's human
Moments of confusion. Moments of clarity.
Feb 15
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Alejandra Smits
Two punches
Home Affairs: Botox, dentist's anxiety, my son's blood, the perfect blend, Curb Your Enthusiasm, a neon light, and punching my trainer.
Feb 11
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Alejandra Smits
Birds of a feather
Home Affairs: A stamp, a fist fight, what if the Nepo is good?, more weed, a refusal to speak Spanish, a midday call, back to strength training, and…
Feb 4
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Alejandra Smits
Cold-hearted empath
How to build a concrete wall in the middle of your soul to protect you from, ahem, feelings.
Feb 1
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Alejandra Smits
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