Archive - Something Funny, Something True

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Apr 21 •

Why Don't People Talk About Parenthood The Way I Want Them To?

On internet debates, "toxic" positivity, and the joy of reading a picture book

Published on Something Funny, Something True • Apr 2

March 2025

So You're In a Reading Slump

Does the childhood magic of reading feel out of reach right now for you, too? Here are seven books that might help.

Mar 29 •

If You Give a Toddler a Book About a Cookie

You already know he's going to want 400 unrelated things to go with it.

Mar 23 •

An Update For Paid Subscribers

A bit of personal stuff, far too many exclamation points, and some cold hard numbers, because aren't we all a little curious?

Mar 10 •

Here's What You're Getting Into If You Subscribe to My Substack

The "start here" post. (Welcome!)

Mar 10 •

Please Don't Believe What I Said Because I Said So

On fake news and trustworthy sources, and why they aren't mutually exclusive.

Mar 1 •

February 2025

January 2025

December 2024

The People Who Saw George Bailey (Even When He Was Kind of a Jerk)

Don't just look for the helpers. Be one.

Dec 27, 2024 •

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