Archive - Not Your Helpmeet

Hillbilly problems

People, place, and politics

Aug 14 •

July 2024

Just another hysterical woman

Measuring my life in tissues

Jul 8 •

May 2024

A brief re-introduction.

May 21 •

April 2024

The Good Problem

Or some thoughts on excellence

Apr 16 •

March 2024

My Potato Season

I’m just returning from a much-needed work sabbatical.* It’s my first extended break from work in my entire career and the first time I’ve not pushed…

Mar 12 •

I think about Gaza every day

I’m just returning from a much needed sabbatical with a friendly reminder that if you too are burnt out to TAKE THE TIME OFF.

Mar 5 •

December 2023

When the villain is vanquished

We all love the demise of an evil villain.

Dec 16, 2023 •

November 2023

Deconstruction Mixtape - Vol 1, Track 1

Samson by Regina Spektor

Nov 9, 2023 •

The Spirit of Fear

And why is it so pervasive?

Nov 4, 2023 •

October 2023

Yes, I know it's October

Oct 13, 2023 •

Keepers At Home

because women should be seen and not human

Oct 5, 2023 •

August 2023

This is your brain on banned books

From someone who would know

Aug 15, 2023 •

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