Essay - Debbie Soon

Posts by Debbie Soon

Agency Without Alibi

Feb 8
An exploration of vice, romance, the tension between addiction and indulgence, and living a life of modern restraint.

A Familiar Bluff

Jan 19
An essay on poker, bluffing, and living with conditional credibility as a woman at any table.

Christmas in Flight

Dec 25
Christmas reflections on a unsettled year lived in contradictions.

Gratitude

Nov 27
On giving thanks for the quiet things worth saying out loud, not just today, but every single day.

Finding a New Frequency

Nov 17
Learning to DJ, embracing being a beginner again, and yes… a shameless plug for my first mix.

Borrowed Time

Nov 8
A meditation on borrowed time, second chances, and what it means to make a home that moves with you.

From Miami to Nuevayol

Oct 8
How a city called Miami made me both tougher, softer, and more ready for New York. Empecemos de nuevo.

I'm Good, Really

Sep 22
An essay about contradictions, dirty martinis, and holding it all without breaking... despite having one of the best years of my life.

In Search of Home

Sep 5
An essay about rewriting the meaning of home, one city, one move, one breath at a time.

The Art of Being Alone

Aug 11
On finding comfort in solitude, choosing joy without permission, and building a life that doesn’t circle back to be whole.

The Mirror that Speaks

Jul 19
On feminism, internet culture, and the quiet courage of showing up, even when seen and misread.

Grief on Standby

Jan 26
A reflection on love, loss, and the quiet anticipation of goodbye, with the help of my dog, Guinness.