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Goodbye to "Goodbye to All That"

Freddie deBoer • 14194 implied HN points • 29 May 23

🎭️ Culture City life Urban living Personal narrative

The decision to leave New York was primarily a financial one, due to housing costs and lack of space.
Living in New York has positives and negatives, with challenges like limited space and high prices.
Leaving New York doesn't mean losing all city experiences, especially with day trips possible from a nearby location.

THE WORST NIGHT OF JUVEE

Cintra Wilson Feels Your Pain • 884 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Theater Personal narrative Family Art

The play 'JUVEE' was inspired by the author's personal experiences and was performed at an avant-garde theater in San Francisco.
During a performance, the author's drunk and disruptive aunt confronted her backstage, causing tension and drama.
The author had to take decisive action to control the situation and ensure the show went on uninterrupted.

Desolation Row

Daily Dreher • 1356 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Social Commentary Personal narrative

The post discusses a meeting with Gad Saad, an evolutionary biologist with a significant online following.
The author expresses a wish to disagree with Prof. Saad about something after reflecting on recent events.
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The Magic Of Everything Everywhere All At Once

Everything Is Amazing • 1085 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Film Science fiction Self-Improvement Curiosity Personal narrative

The film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' explores the concept of multiverse and the power of choices.
Live in the present moment because comparisons and escapism are distractions.
Embrace curiosity by pretending to be an alternate-universe version of yourself and documenting the journey.

I can't stop thinking about that damned dome

Boiler Room • 78 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Reflection Personal narrative

The author is fixated on a dome structure, finding it surprisingly interesting.
The dome distracted the author from a mundane moment in a hotel room.
The author's thoughts on the dome stem from an encounter at a tech conference in Las Vegas.

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A Life of Homelessness — Part 2

Speak Up • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

🚌 Education Personal narrative Teaching

The narrator faced challenges in the workforce due to not having a business major.
Living conditions in the SRO occupancy were poor but the community was welcoming.
The narrator's unexpected transition to becoming a shop teacher in a challenging environment.