I didn’t know so many people read Alligator Times.

I live in NJ, and at my high school reunion, a woman I barely knew was mad at me because of something I said in Alligator Times.

She told me it was the exact same thing my brother had once said to her when he wasn’t interested, and she couldn’t believe I would use the same phrasing, like I was clearly rubbing it in.

Later that night, I ran into two friends I hadn’t spoken to since high school, and they both said they loved my interview in Alligator Times. No drama, no backstory, they just genuinely liked it.

I remember thinking, I didn’t know so many people read Alligator Times!

Then I woke up.

Also, for the record: to my knowledge, the girl who was apparently spurned by my brother never actually interacted with him, but I do vaguely remember her having a crush on him.

This dream feels about right for writing in public: half excitement, half imagined consequences.

Anyway, tomorrow’s post will be the final installment of this month’s time management mini series. It’s about protecting your time and focus 🧠