February 26, 2024
20

Moondance.

Mr. Magpie
Musings on young romance at the University of Virginia.
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January 29, 2024
2

The Dirge of Deronda.

Essays
Reflections on tough life lessons from losing a friend to cancer, and realizing that not…
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January 15, 2024
25

First Rejections.

Learnings
What did you learn from your first major life rejection?
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September 20, 2023
7

What Was Your Rentree Like?

Musings
A reflection on "la rentree" -- the autumnal return to routine and schedule after the…
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August 24, 2022
0

Late August: An Intermission.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the end of August - the sensation of being in an intermission, waiting…
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August 20, 2022
2

Micropost: My Fall Basics Order for My Son at Gap.

Motherhood
Everything I ordered for my son from Gap -- the best basics for a fall…
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August 6, 2022
0

Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 282: On Valuing What You Have When You Have It.

Fashion Trends
Weekend vibes: mini's back to school gear, the most popular items on Magpie this week,…
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August 5, 2022
2

Back to School Outfits + Accessories for Children.

Motherhood
Back to school outfits and accessories -- flags, books, shoes, lunchbox notes, and more! --…
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February 11, 2022
8

On Creative Habits.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the conditions for creativity.
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January 10, 2022
4

Children’s School Lunch Gear.

Motherhood
A roundup of great toddler lunchtime gear, plus thoughts on packing lunches in general.
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January 6, 2022
18

Permutations of Love.

Featured
Musings on my weepiness over my son's starting school, and how I got a purchase…
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January 3, 2022
5

Illumination by Candle Rather than Spotlight.

Musings + Essays
Musings on the differences between those of us trained in the humanities and those of…
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