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Plus: stardates, donations to Colombia, giant popup book
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"I'm constantly trying to figure out if there's a way to grow or make this sustainable. "
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For paid subs: "And while I did have some parts I needed to research, I pulled from my many years of planning, executing, and working trade show booths to get this whole shit done."
What's supposed to be fun and relaxing has been stressing me out
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On grand gestures of change
A 3rd [slightly] unhinged, drastically redesigned draft of a magazine-like tanjennts.
A [slightly] unhinged, drastically redesigned draft of a magazine-like tanjennts.
Sharing the monthly highlights from my 13th year
Exploring the tangents that life creates: essays and story links in culture, identity, solopreneurship, social activism, and more. This newsletter is the creative outlet of writer & photographer Jenn Chen.
A photo essay for a few minutes of peace
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Plus: similies (not smiles) history, UV-protection sleeves, many croissants
For paid subs: "I also want to share the exciting news of accidentally discovering the best way to boil an egg and getting 90% of it peeled perfectly."
Plus: caffeine modulation, immigration anxiety, who owns your vet?
For paid subs: "Iโve never wanted to do a vendor market."
Plus: longevity via architecture, a woman yakuza, and a backup rec
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Plus: coco coir buffering, teenage birders, and ube cheesecake
For paid subs: "Kind of amazing, honestly, how many sentences one can write, deftly not acknowledging the root issue and without taking accountability or action."
Plus: social prescribing, The Republic of Slowjamastan, potatoes for chips
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