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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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H e t e r o t o p ia @artsofexistence.bsky.social · 10d

Golden ratio.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 15d

Omg never tried that one.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 15d

When will it end?

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 15d

Nice! Extra points for that.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

Argh.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 29d

❤️

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Sep 11

♥️🙏

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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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Aug 25

Enjoying the deadpan register of Trump coverage these days.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you’re an admirer of beautiful obituaries (I am—there’s nothing like a well-lived life told well), you must read this remembrance by @seremony.bsky.social of her mother, Sam. I teared up raised a glass today; so should you.

And the sausages line is hilarious.

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Sam—1929 to 2025

A fond farewell to a fashion editor, mother and friend

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Aug 22

This beer is Vermont in a can.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Aug 22

Delighted to report it’s also delish.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yet not in my individual case. It’s not true across the board. My own gynecologist was pro-HRT before it was fashionable and has certainly tried something specifically tailored to me. Hasn’t worked. I’ll have to wait, alas.

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Jul 31

🙏

Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · Jul 26

Why thank you! And yet I still bombed Wordle and you did not. So I’d say we each have our strengths.