- Quittin' Time
- Posts
- Alone, But Not Lonely
Alone, But Not Lonely
And The Origin Of A Dramatic Phrase
August 6, 2025
❝
Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.”
Michelle Obama
It Really Is Quittin’ Time
Wednesday: that weird middle child of the week. Too late to quit, too early to celebrate. But just right for three stories worth your attention.
Let’s scroll better. Together.
TODAY’S PICKS
 | Alone, But Not LonelyEnjoying your own company? Science says that might mean something surprisingly positive about your personality. (Spoiler: it’s not about being antisocial—or avoiding small talk.) |
 | What Your Sleep Talk Isn’t Telling YouSleep-talking sounds funny, but it’s a peek into your brain’s secret night life. What’s really going on when words come from nowhere? |
 | How Did This Phrase Get So Dramatic?Over my dead body” sounds extreme—but it started even darker. The real origin story might surprise you (and it’s got nothing to do with drama queens). |
Do you recharge best flying solo, or does your energy come from being around others?
