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Concentric Circles
The people we love drift closer and farther over time. I’ve been thinking about what we owe them while they’re here.
Jun 12 • Alvin
How Homes Are Made
Coming home from Amsterdam and thinking about how many friendships it took to build a life that feels like home.
Jun 5 • Alvin
What You Actually Bring Into a Room
The energy you carry into a room is shaped by the small choices you made before you arrived.
Apr 24 • Alvin
When Everything Is…Cool
When life settles for a second and you realize—oh…this is actually good.
Apr 17 • Alvin
Twenty Tyrannosauruses
Ridiculous. Also kind of perfect.
Apr 10 • Alvin
Did I Actually Live This Week?
And now I’m wondering if I actually lived any of it.
Apr 3 • Alvin
Be a Little Weird
Anyway—be weird.
Mar 27 • Alvin
Build the Feeling First
And sometimes you can build toward it on purpose.
Mar 20 • Alvin
A Concierge for Future Me
Turns out a lot of good decisions are just small favors for the person you’re about to become.
Mar 13 • Alvin
Back Yourself
…but suspicious of our own?
Mar 6 • Alvin
Dig Your Toes In
Might as well really be here for it.
Feb 27 • Alvin
Statistically Ridiculous
Out of all the timelines and variables, you’re here. That feels rare.
Feb 20
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