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I learn about commonplace books! Maybe more than I need to know! #humor #commonplacebook #personalessays Find the original essay here: yes-probably-starting-another-journal

It's ladybug season! #ladybugbloom #fall2007 #fall2023 #masting #acorns #personalessays To read the original essay and visit the other the jeanSpace, click here: bloom

This episode is also available as a blog post: I am the loudest old person! #personalessays #anechoicchamber https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/10/22/sound-design/

I consider becoming Phantom of the Library! #libraries #baconfreelibrary #indigenouspeoplesday #columbusday This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/10/08/library/

I corral the coffee mugs! #coffeemugs #humor #personalessays This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/10/01/mug-stash/

I rate the books on my nightstand! #reading #nightstandbooks #humor #personalessays You can find the original essay here: nightstand

Just three industrial parks stand between me and finishing my walks! #walkies #sonny #personalessays #humor For the print version of this piece, click here: finis

I can't wait for the equinox! #caponethecat #autumn #orange #personalessays #cats This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2020/09/11/orange/

I try to get my words straight! #wordchoice #writing #marktwain #writingadvice #humor #fireflies #lightningbugs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/word-choice-terrible/

I visit the book drop! #davidfosterwallace #infinitejest #humor #books Here's a link to the original essay: book-drop

I worry about a fawn, as it turns out, unnecessarily! #autism #anxiety #parenthood Find the original essay here: ditches

I learn about librarian with the side gig of author. #philiplarkin #librarians #libraries For the WordPress version, check out my blog, the jeanSpace: larkin-in-the-library

I play beside the sea on a hot August night! #summer #PhilipLarkinHighWindows #storms #nature This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2021/08/22/in-hartford-hereford-and-hampshire/

I learn what making the bed reveals about my personality, at least from a monk's perspective. #makethebed #productivity #foundationalhabits #habits #humor #selfimprovement Here's a link to the original WordPress blog: the-bed-makers

I remember mirrors of the '80s! #mirrors #selfperception #personalessays For the Wordpress version: on-the-wall

I go to a clarinet convention! #sergeirachmaninoff #ICAConvention #knoxville #clarinet #selfimprovement This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2020/07/26/unexpected-russians-and-rushing/

I drop things in the airports of three countries! #autism #airports #fearofflying #travel #humor This essay in its original form is from my WordPress blog. Here's a link: minor-miracles

I reread some childhood favorites! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2020/07/10/old-favorites-new-eyes/

I spend a summer in school! #confederatestatues #monumentavenue #summerschool #americanhistory This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2020/06/12/a-summer-school-story/

I learn about Father's Day! #fathersday #holidays #humor #history https://wordpress.com/post/thejeanspace.wordpress.com/4612

I envy people with treehouses! #writingprocess #treeclimbing #treehouse #nostalgia #inspiration This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2020/06/19/head-in-the-clouds-butt-on-the-branch/

I'm surprised on the way to coffee! #dragonflies #symbols #dreams #personalessays #nature #humor of-dreams-and-dragonflies

I learn something about the history of conductors! #conductors #autocrats #philippemusard #musichistory https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2023/05/19/the-podium-occupiers/

Welcome to Season 4! This week, I improve my relationship with someone who's tall, dark and handsome! #walkies #selfimprovement #clarinet #musicpractice https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2023/05/12/scent-of-lilacs/

I have a (mis)adventure on the way home! #anxiety #avoidancecoping #autism This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thejeanspace.wordpress.com/2023/05/05/traffic-stop/