Before Friends, There Were Siblings

And That One-Word Reply

09 Jan

January 9, 2026
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Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work. ”

H. L. Hunt

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

Happy Friday. Consider this your permission slip to close a few tabs, pour something nice, and end the week on a smarter note.

TODAY’S PICKS

Before Friends, There Were Siblings

They know your childhood secrets and still answer your texts. A playful look at why sibling relationships stay complicated, meaningful, and oddly powerful long after growing up.

That One-Word Reply

We’ve all gotten them: one-word texts that feel… deliberate. This piece explores why they irk us and how to handle them with grace (or humor).

New Light On An Old Cathedral

Six bold stained-glass window designs for Notre-Dame are now on display—and not everyone’s thrilled. This piece explores the art, the history, and the fervent debate.

One-word texts: efficient, passive-aggressive, or just honest?