still a worm

still a worm

Breaking Down

uncovering repressed memories of joy and tenderness

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Ash Yang-Thompson
Feb 04, 2026
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photo by Deedee Degelia, 2016-ish

I’m starting to feel low because my friends are anticipating their weekend dates: skiing, an AirBnb on the coast, a film festival in Seattle. It’s Friday night, and I’m testing myself: can I stay put and be calm? Can I summon the courage to “miss out” so that I can write?

My bathrobe is close enough to my space heater to …

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