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April 2021, and I'm gonna talk about abortion

I say “abortion is healthcare” a lot but that’s because abortion is healthcare. The clinic was nice, they prepped me well, they gave me drugs, the procedure took no time at all but was still very expensive — sounds like healthcare in America to me!

January 2021, it's our anniversary!

I think what I’d most recommend is Luster and Mexican Gothic. Red Pill is great if you feel up to paying close attention and being challenged, and the quitting alcohol book, we’ve been over. Read it if you want! Also, especially if you live in Seattle, support BeeLyn Naihiwet by ordering her book.

December 2020, and we're all in misery

Exciting Times and Sounds Like Titanic were both so damn good. You’ll hear a lot of Sally Rooney comparisons with Exciting Times, but I much preferred this to Normal People, if that helps. And don’t let the Titanic reference scare you away! It’s much more than it seems.

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