Welcome to the Archive for Sweatpants & Coffee
Once upon a time, there was a site called Sweatpants & Coffee. It was full of inspiration, comfort, creativity, and fun, and featured wonderful writing from many talented contributors. Now, I’m on a new adventure, but here is a trove of memories for anyone who wants to sift through them. It will always hold a tender and magical place in my heart, and I am filled with gratitude for that time and those companions.
Personal Essay | Why I’m Ignoring My Ancestors Hushing Me
I have begun to experience a type of revisionist history when I spend time with my father. I start seeing things from his point of view and recognize that I had fallen victim to my mother’s version of events in many circumstances. And while the long-ago affair was 100% my father’s fault, so many other situations were not entirely his alone. Secrecy has a way of protecting the wrong people, creating a vintage veneer that is more faux-finished than true patina.