The case for ghosting
Off the Beat
I give myself permission to experience loneliness in this isolation, and I challenge myself to even come to prefer it over the company of others.
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‘Satisfying and interesting’: An exploration of ASMR
Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, can be triggered by certain sounds and visual cues, frequently light yet distinguishable tapping, scratching, whispering and other mundane noises.
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Reasons why we need the rain in Berkeley
As you may know, this week is due for plenty of rain. So, if you have a neglected succulent that needs watering, now would be a great time to get it some of that sweet, watery essence.
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Off the beat: That tingly feeling
I’m sitting in a restaurant in Lisbon waiting for lunch. I’m weary from wandering the city with a friend, and a Fado band is playing on the television by the door. In the corner of the screen, I notice a woman translating every lyric into sign language. Her hands move
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