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The Summer of Jane Austen

Introducing a series of essays on my favorite author, with a worthy Goal in mind

May 14

The Summer of Jane Austen

May 14

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The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

On hearing the drums echoing tonight, waking up to a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and throwing off inhibition.

Aug 1, 2023

The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

Aug 1, 2023

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My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

I knew parenthood would require bravery, but I didn’t sign up for attic ladders

Feb 1

My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

Feb 1

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I Went to the Seaside to Take a Rest, and Nary a Word Did I Write

Relaxation can cultivate creativity. Yet giving in to the impulse to work in these conditions undermines the point of taking a break.

Sep 21

I Went to the Seaside to Take a Rest, and Nary a Word Did I Write

Sep 21

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In “Emma” and Her Other Novels, Jane Austen Refuses to Punch Down

And as we read and write and “make sport for our neighbors,” so should we.

Aug 28

In “Emma” and Her Other Novels, Jane Austen Refuses to Punch Down

Aug 28

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If I Only Had Another Brain

The days of chasing little people and grasping at personhood are the days of miracles and wonder, of doing everything and nothing.

Aug 9

If I Only Had Another Brain

Aug 9

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We Did It, Jane.

The Summer of Jane Austen: Goals met, writers beloved, and plans for the rest of the season.

Aug 1

We Did It, Jane.

Aug 1

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“Such I Was from One-and-Twenty to Nine-and-Twenty” (And Continue Still)

I went to the JASNA AGM in 2016 and I’m going again in 2024. A lot has changed. And yet… not.

Jul 4

“Such I Was from One-and-Twenty to Nine-and-Twenty” (And Continue Still)

Jul 4

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Mr. Bennet from “Pride and Prejudice” Is a Terrible Dad

Amiable film portrayals notwithstanding (RIP Donald Sutherland!), the book character is not meant to be emulated.

Jun 23

Mr. Bennet from “Pride and Prejudice” Is a Terrible Dad

Jun 23

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Stop Telling Young Parents “You’ll Miss This Someday”

The good things will be remembered. It’s okay to forget the bad stuff.

Jun 20

Stop Telling Young Parents “You’ll Miss This Someday”

Jun 20

Amy Colleen

Amy Colleen

I read a lot of books & sometimes I’m funny. I aspire to be a novelist, practice at humor & human interest writing, and am very fond of the Oxford comma.

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