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Author: JenniferP

Chicago filmmaker, teacher, and blogger.

#1323: “People keep using a filler-word that bugs me and I want to not care.”

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 ~ JenniferP

"This bugs me" doesn't equal "This is wrong," and this Letter Writer gets that. 🙂

Vaccines: Envy & Etiquette

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 ~ JenniferP ~ 1 Comment

What to do when everyone you know is getting vaccinated, except for you? What about when you're the relatively fortunate person? Also, what about relatives who refuse to be immunized? Here are some thoughts about that.

#1322: “My friend’s (white female) roommate is a creepy creep.”

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 ~ JenniferP

"Don't touch me" isn't complicated. You know who makes it complicated? CREEPS, THAT'S WHO.

#1321: “I have nightmares about hosting the Fancy Lady Craft Circle in my terrible apartment.”

March 22, 2021March 23, 2021 ~ JenniferP

There's a lot to be said sometimes for faking it until you make it, but I'm a big fan of dropping the act and dropping the shame right along with it.

#1320: “How to be fair to a co-habiting ex who dumped me, but is acting all sad that I’m moving out?”

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 ~ JenniferP

"You dumped me, remember? Kindly sigh into someone else's moving boxes."

#1319: “How do I tell my booty call that his booty ruined my couch?”

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 ~ JenniferP

Come for the poop jokes, or immediately hit the back button because of the poop jokes. Stay for the bad decisions and how to find the least worst path.

“I want to reach out but I have no idea what to say.”

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 ~ JenniferP

If you don't know what to say, revert to first principles: Something is probably better than nothing.

Crossover: Ask A(n Awkward) Manager

March 15, 2021March 14, 2021 ~ JenniferP ~ 56 Comments

Sometimes Alison at Ask A Manager and I like to answer questions about workplace awkwardness together.

#1318: “Pissed off during the post-pandemic party because nobody kept in touch.”

March 13, 2021March 14, 2021 ~ JenniferP ~ 1 Comment

Ahhhhhh that very recognizable feeling when you are so hungry for someone's company and yet all your instincts are to drive them away.

#1317: “I ruined a perfect friendship and I want it back.”

March 11, 2021March 13, 2021 ~ JenniferP

How to move on when you blew two chances and know that a third isn't coming.

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