you paid for this: menstrual cramps and the ibuprofen police
I asked for ibuprofen at the gynecologist the other day, and the medical assistant paused and then told me she'd either be back with some or the doc herself would give me some.
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An Untitled Work of Fiction: Chapter 2
Besides his charm, he was sweet, funny, and actually quite respectful of women. “Maybe he’s bi,” I wondered, but that shouldn’t have mattered, regardless, because most damning of all, he had a girlfriend. A live-in girlfriend.
An Untitled Work of Fiction: Chapter 1
He'd worked at this restaurant for under three months when I tripped on the top step of a nail salon, fell down a flight of rickety concrete steps, and shattered my left leg.
March 2025, spring break and flying logs
Spring has sprung, and here's what Jess Tholmer read in March.
you paid for this: celebrities and their podcasts
I'd feel wholly disheartened embarking on that journey now because who would listen to me over Meghan Markle or like, idk fucking Michelle Obama?
February 2025, look, whatever
Headline inspired by nightmare retail customers via Lyndsey Frank, specifically my friend Nina's character. @lyndseyisfrank retail employees need a lil vaycay #funny #funnyvideos #funnycomedy #retail #michaels #artsandcrafts #skit #relatable #foryoupage @Nina Concepcion ♬ original sound - Lyndsey Frank Sorry to link to TikTok. I watch them on Reels because I...