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53. On futility and executive dysfunction
Everything is wrong and everything is fine.
Aug 25 • 
Sam
4
4

July 2025

To Cage A Yellowbird.
For you the caged bird sings.
Jul 25 • 
Sam
1

June 2025

A(nother) Year Without Water.
It's a rebirth.
Jun 24 • 
Sam
3
6
Fifty-two.
I tranquilized myself during Pride.
Jun 17 • 
Sam
4
2
Fifty-one.
A bliss montage of my own.
Jun 10 • 
Sam
1
2
Fifty.
It was a summer of weddings.
Jun 3 • 
Sam
5
4

May 2025

Forty-nine.
My ex-boyfriend has moved back to my city.
May 28 • 
Sam
3
2
Forty-eight.
It's not really Sam's Club.
May 21 • 
Sam
2
4
Forty-seven.
Asian America has a problem.
May 14 • 
Sam
3
2
Forty-six.
I'm not just gay—I'm also Asian.
May 6 • 
Sam
4
2

April 2025

Forty-five.
I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.
Apr 29 • 
Sam
5
5
Kelly Ever After.
I put together a new essay for you, piece by piece.
Apr 26 • 
Sam
1
2
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