math_is_delicious

Probably the best pet peeve I've heard of yet. "Nails on a chalkboard? Pah! I screech at the sight of the Mercator!"

Your essays involve a lot of quotes from other people: poets, novelists, scientists, etc. I love the idea of pulling in humanity's words to swirl around with your own. Do these come up naturally when you're thinking about the essay or topic? Have any of the quotes been essay inspiration?

Cool! I wonder if you would consider someone like Terry Tempest Williams or Annie Dillard people who loved you into your now. Even though you have no interaction personally, their words resonate with you deeply.

I sometimes feel like my personality is partially made of the things I read and watch.