my life

Em Dashes Existed Before AI; Quit Saying Journalists and All Using Them Are Bots

Guys–stop it, I love the em dash–not everyone sharing my love of them is AI.

Mar 21 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

I Was Invited to a Diddy Party When I Was 16 Turning 17

The time Cinderella was saved from the ball, no Prince Charming of any age.

Dec 19, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

My "Easy A" Film Real Teenage Experience

High school movies aren't always so endearing when they've happened to you.

Dec 18, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

The sexism of "Have you tried networking?" for women in all professions

The go to response from everyone who acts like women haven't done it for decades with failure

Dec 10, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

Throwback: My "Jurassic Park" Eye Scene Sketch

Sold on a store years ago when they let others draw Amblin merch

Nov 11, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

I Am Done Acting in Everyday Conversations, the Acting Role of “Me”

Also known as people pleasing to people who will always be mean

Sep 8, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

Missing “Before the COVID-19 Vaccine” Friendships

I would’ve gotten away with it too if hadn’t been for those meddling pharmacy kids

Aug 20, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

"Diamonds Are Forever," As Are Online Images of You in Theatrical Wardrobe

A fair warning that your Halloween outfit might have people thinking you go to the office like that daily

Aug 15, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

Reclaiming the MySpace Survey Era

Because I was robbed of my youthful silly things I once posted on it in 2008-ish

Jul 3, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

38th Birthday Recap

June 26, 2025 was amazing doing nothing much at all

Jun 29, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

I Know You're Here to Spy on Me and Say Something Behind My Back

Because a little homework assignment showed me so at my university, way back when

Jun 22, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

Remembering Mila Gray, My Former Street Cat Turned My Love

Rest in peace, my sweet Mila

Jun 3, 2025 • Nicole Russin-McFarland

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