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Articles by
Miriam Jayaratna
Miriam Jayaratna is a clinical psychologist based in New York City. She writes comedy because Freud said humor is the best coping mechanism, after you’ve blown through all your cocaine.
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June 30, 2025Lesser-Known New York City Beaches
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November 21, 2024Welcome to Bluesky, but Maybe Take it Down a Notch?
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October 30, 2024Grub Street Diet: Mergamon, Soul-Devouring Demon, Snacks on Stale Human Spirits
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September 24, 2024Conversation Cheat Sheet for Vegans
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August 15, 2024Reviews of New Food: Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread
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May 17, 2024The Handmaid’s Tale or Harrison Butker’s Commencement Speech?
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January 24, 2024Reviews of New Food: Morningstar Farms Incogmeato Plant-Based Pancake & Sausage on a Stick
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January 16, 2024A Note from the Cleaning Staff to the Residents of Saltburn
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January 9, 2024An Open Letter to Jeremy Allen White Regarding His Recent Calvin Klein Ad
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December 28, 2023Ron DeSantis Answers Questions about Your Period
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December 14, 2023Yep, This Supporting Character Is Definitely About to Die
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August 31, 2023Reviews of New Food: Trader Joe’s Tiny Fruity Cuties