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Jennifer Senior

@jennifersenior.bsky.social

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Started a sublet here on 11/10. Staff writer for the Atlantic, former daily book critic and Monday op-ed columnist for the NYT. Author of All Joy and No Fun & On Grief. Wife of Mark, mom of R, step-mom of E and G.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Feb 28

While watching that horrifying, globe-shifting exchange with Zelenkskyy, I couldn't help but think about what a deliberately staged reality-TV moment it was, with two people ganging up on one and screaming a classic, totally petulant reality-TV accusation: They hadn't been thanked enough.

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The Atlantic Communications @theatlanticpr.bsky.social · 1d

The Atlantic’s journalists will not sign the Pentagon’s press policy. Statement here from editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg:

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 1d

King of the bespoke resistance vid doing a no-king resistance vid.

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 1d

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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matthew @pahuski.com · 1d

Happy Columbo’s Day

Screenshot from Columbo. He his talking to his dog, which is sitting is the drivers seat of a car. “Okay, I’m gonna put you in charge. You take care of the car. You’re a responsible dog. When I get back, if the car’s okay, I’ll give you another cookie.”

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 1d

Look, a woman has to have standards, Stapels.

;-)

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t buy it, but it’s a nice theory.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 1d

First rule of scamming: Learn to spell.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 2d

She may have had regrets about it, but she was wrong. Best Oscar outfit ever.

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H e t e r o t o p ia @artsofexistence.bsky.social · 13d

Golden ratio.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 12d

This, by @collinshughes.bsky.social, is an exemplar of a review, imho. Intelligent about the play; respectful and perceptive in its criticism (she talks about the subtle requirements of successful stage acting); and nuanced, giving credit where credit is due. So good. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/t...

‘Waiting for Godot’ Review: Cue the Air Guitar

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 18d

Omg never tried that one.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 18d

When will it end?

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 18d

Nice! Extra points for that.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 18d

And yes guys I know aargh is accepted but they’re BOTH in the dictionary. If the Bee accepts three kinds of mama and two kinds of teepee it ought two accept two kinds of argh.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 18d

Ha! Nice. I know. But both should be allowed, like tepee and teepee or momma and mamma and mama. It’s IN THE DICTIONARY TOO.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 18d

Argh.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 23d

Actually, Millennials suffer the most from insomnia. Wouldn’t have necessarily guessed, but I do see how they have plenty to worry about.

Anyway, it’s not about why. The headline is unfortunately ridiculously misleading.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 23d

I appreciate what @mikesacks.bsky.social said here. I’m “the interviewer,” and it took a lot to get him to open up!!!

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 23d

The Atlantic re-upped this story today, so I’m sharing it too. One thing I’d say: I wish I’d suggested “Don’t Feel Bad If You Have Insomnia” as the headline. That’s really what it’s about. Draining away the stigma — both of the condition and how we solve it. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

Why Can’t Americans Sleep?

Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Sep 12

❤️

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♥️🙏

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Sep 11

24 years today.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Sep 10

Bobby McIlvaine was 26 when he died in the September 11 attacks. For her 2021 Pulitzer Prize–winning story, Jennifer Senior visited his loved ones to understand how their pain endures. https://theatln.tc/Txh867AC

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Sep 4

McWhorter ATE this column. One per week, please (begs the befuddled Gen X parent of a Zoomer). www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/o...

Opinion | Chat! I Finally Clocked Why Biggie Ate That Meme.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Sep 3

Friends! On Sept 18, I’ll be speaking with Dr. Arthur Caplan about grief and the challenges of accessing end-of-life care at the 3rd Annual Faith Sommerfield Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Completed Life Initiative. Free and open to the public! #endoflifecare www.eventbrite.com/e/third-annu...

Third Annual Faith Sommerfield Memorial Lecture

Please join us!

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Aug 29

I’m old; see photo
We must face unpleasant facts

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Aug 29

Drove back from Montreal a couple hours ago and the new tariff rules are so confusing I had no idea whether I was supposed to declare the vintage Nirvana T-shirt I bought for $24 or not

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