Archive - The Squint

Postmortem Makeover

A little poem that wouldn't die until it was born.

Jun 30 •

February 2025

Chapter 26: Mad Scientist, Grease Monkey

On callings and kisses

Feb 15 •

December 2024

Chapter 25: Heart Brakes

On the initial physics of Rob + Katherine

Dec 28, 2024 •

Chapter 24: Jung's Pupil and the Preacher's Son

On seeing reality and romance through new lenses.

Dec 5, 2024 •

October 2024

Chapter 23: Mommy Doctor

Why you can’t be whatever you want when you grow up (or at least I couldn’t)

Oct 3, 2024 •

June 2024

Chapter 22: Whack-a-Mole

At 17, I’m bleach-blonde and pious as an old church lady.

Jun 6, 2024 •

May 2024

Seventeen Years Later, She Died

After a long illness, my mom’s death still felt shockingly absurd and poignant.

May 13, 2024 •

February 2024

Chapter 21: Puta Shoes

In which I stumble into beauty pageants...omg, I hope you laugh at the absurdity of it.

Feb 26, 2024 •

Chapter 20: The (Slim) Body of Christ

When weight loss and faith get fused...

Feb 14, 2024 •

Chapter 19: Thicc Glory

Warning: Jesus-y conversion stuff ahead.

Feb 1, 2024 •

January 2024

Chapter 18: Schlitz Catwalk

Friday night lights and 40-ounce malt liquor.

Jan 4, 2024 •

December 2023

Chapter 17: Passengers

On being along for the ride.

Dec 26, 2023 •

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