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8 Smart, Funny, and Frustrating Thoughts on Being Single from Downtime Readers
Plus, a conversation on making the most of solo life with Meghan Keane, inspired by her book "Party of One."
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Alisha Ramos
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Introducing: A New Paid Subscriber Perk!
Connecting Downtime readers in a meaningful way. 💞
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Alisha Ramos
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Let’s Be Less Mean to Ourselves in 2024
Sharing how I plan to be kinder to myself, plus four of my goals this year.
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Alisha Ramos
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🧵What Specific Things Make Your Night Feel Cozy?
Let's share our holy grails that keep us snug as a bug during the doldrums of winter.
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Alisha Ramos
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Fall Book Club: Death Valley 📚
A lively discussion for Melissa Broder's singular, trippy novel
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Madeleine Letellier
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What Books And Movies Are In Your Queue Right Now?
A festive Halloween check-in
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Aliza Abarbanel
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What Fall Recipes Are You Excited To Start Cooking?
A check-in to kick off a new season
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Aliza Abarbanel
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What's On Your Summer Bucket List?
A check-in to kick off a new month
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Alisha Ramos
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Tuesday Thread: How are you feeling about social media these days?
On the heels of Threads, kicking off our first subscriber discussion thread on a topic that's been on my mind lately...
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Alisha Ramos
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Announcing Our Summer Book Club Pick!
CANNOT wait for this one. Plus: some book discount codes for you!
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Alisha Ramos
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Our Summer Book Club (!) and Reader FAQ's
Plus: A list of resources on rethinking your ambition
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Alisha Ramos
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Sharing some big news: Girls' Night In is now Downtime!
Our newsletter is moving to Substack to fold in more community, intimacy, and FUN.
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Alisha Ramos
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