A Farewell to Joann Fabrics
In this ode to Joann Fabrics, Kennedy Smith reflects on the role it played in her creative journey - from childhood sewing projects to solo Pinterest-fueled runs. As the store shuts down for good, she captures the quiet heartbreak of losing a space that felt like a safe haven for crafters and offline creativity.
Online Dating Isn’t Fun Anymore
Kennedy Smith unpacks the rising disillusionment with dating apps among Millennials and Gen Z. Drawing from personal experience, survey data, and expert commentary, she explores the emotional toll of digital dating, the erosion of real-life social spaces, and the loneliness exacerbated by a lack of accessible Third Places.
But what if they don’t like me?
How I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki Unveiled the Hidden Fears of the Average Twenty-Something