End of September Reflection – 2025-09-26
by Looking back on today, I can’t believe September is almost over. This month has been absolutely wild, even by 2025 standards. This morning, I woke …
Category: Diary
Nigeria, Tourism, and Tariff Mania – 2025-09-23
Today, something unexpected happened Actually, that’s a lie. Everything was entirely predictable, which is somehow worse. This morning, I woke up thinking about Africa, which …
Socialism, Shutdowns, and Sydney Sweeney – 2025-09-19
It’s been one of those days when the news is so ridiculous that satire feels redundant. This morning, I woke up thinking about weaponizing socialism, …
Federal Enlightenment and Presidential Interviews – 2025-09-16
Looking back on today, I can’t believe I get paid to write about federal workers achieving enlightenment. Like, that’s a real headline we’re publishing. Someone …
Trains, Capitalism, and Other Disasters – 2025-09-12
Today’s experience reminded me of why I wanted to be a writer in the first place: to make sense of things that don’t make sense. …
Michigan Pumpkins and International Relations – 2025-09-09
It’s been one of those days when nothing makes sense before coffee, and everything makes even less sense after coffee. This afternoon brought a surprising …
The ICE Loyalty Program Madness – 2025-09-05
Today, something unexpected happened Actually, no. Nothing unexpected happens anymore. Everything is expected at this point, which is the most unexpected thing of all. This …
First Day of September Chaos – 2025-09-01
This morning, I woke up thinking about how September always feels like a fresh start, even when you’re not in school anymore. But working at …