The Ariel Series

Sneaking in Sips of Mulled Wine

and the daily magic of naps, play, and reused art

Feb 22 • Spence

8

1

1

I'm thinking about our home

and the kids decorating it.

Feb 18 • Spence

9

3

I'm thinking about suffering

in Minnesota and beyond.

Feb 14 • Spence

6

2

I'm thinking about personal columns

and homemade chandeliers.

Feb 10 • Spence

11

12

January 2026

I'm thinking about pursuing rejection

and what makes a good pal.

Jan 10 • Spence

17

11

1

December 2025

I'm thinking about lipreading.

and saying no.

Dec 10, 2025 • Spence

13

3

2

November 2025

Menstrual Periods & Testosterone

some personal trans thoughts

Nov 25, 2025 • Spence

17

11

2

October 2025

A New Social Book Tracker: Pagebound

female-owned, indie, and anti-AI

Oct 23, 2025 • Spence

6

1

1

Readers That Make Me Happy

Beware: Warm and fuzzy feelings, ahead.

Oct 20, 2025 • Spence

10

4

1

Going Off The Grid: The Appalachian Trail

The Colony by Annika Norlin

Oct 18, 2025 • Spence

8

Miss Major

on trans lineage of color & creativity in resistance

Oct 16, 2025 • Spence

6

4

1

The one about fresh figs

and that's about it.

Oct 15, 2025 • Spence

11

6

1