Archive - (Extra) Soft Animal

Aug 4 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

July 2025

I’ve been sitting on this one for a while, thinking I would wait to share it until I had a full essay of thoughts about how I’m working to change my…

Jul 29 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

What I Really Meant Was

an essay inspired by Ross Gay

Jul 22 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

The Adventures of Snail Brain and Pain Banana

coming a long, long time in the future, if ever.

Jul 17 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

Rabbits, Resting

The other day, I saw two rabbits chasing each other around the backyard.

Jul 8 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

June 2025

Jun 30 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

no time for kings here, but plenty of love for monarchs

Jun 18 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

Giving Myself Grace

Jun 12 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

The Illness Lingers

but the bot provides

Jun 5 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

May 2025

May 29 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

It’s normal to not know how to care for something if no one has taught you, whether it’s your backyard bushes or your own body.

May 15 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

What's in a Name?

why (extra) soft animal?

May 6 •

Kelley Clink (they/she)

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