A couple of weeks ago, I was playing tennis with my sister with one Airpod in my ear, simultaneously attempting to volley the ball while listening to the U.S. Open Livestream. When we heard the commercials end and the announcers’ voices streaming through our headphones, we would run to the bench and avidly watch as […]
Practicing the Art of Being Outgoing
In high school, I was voted “most outgoing” in my class, and I had my picture posted in the yearbook above this senior superlative. Due to my talkative nature and involvement in various clubs and teams, the people around me believed that being outgoing came easily to me. For the most part, they were right […]
The Overwhelming Presence of Negative Media
Biden unveils extreme-heat plan – but doesn’t declare climate emergency (The Guardian) Federal appeals court allows Georgia’s six-week abortion ban to take effect immediately (CNN) He killed four classmates in a school shooting. Will a jury convict his parents? (New York Magazine) When I woke up this morning, I reached for my phone and started […]