HeyJaredChristian’s Substack
I like to write essays and short stories on my childhood in Iowa as well as just life in general.
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- Sep 6, 2026
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Giants (opens the original)
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It’s so silent here in our neighborhood. It’s unusual for New York. I’m not even hearing cars on the BQE, that’s the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, an interstate highway that runs directly through two outer boroughs of the city. The only time I’ve not heard it’s incessant hum was during the pandemic, an eerie sensation but also a welcome reprise. Maybe it’s the whir of the fan that is causing the sound of the tires to fade. Maybe it’s my own mind, blocking out noises, sparing my nervous system from
Tornadoes (opens the original)
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Things I'm Thinking About This Week (opens the original)
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I’ve been recently seeing a lot of my neighbor and friend Heather who co-owns the vintage store Bunny’s with her pal and mine too, Kendall. I can never get enough of Heather’s looks. Each piece feels thoughtfully placed like a pair of 1980’s high waisted Guess jeans slung low on the hip to 90’s minimalism in backless handmade knit halters waiting to slip elegantly from your shoulder. The store is full of gems, reminding me of the vintage spots I loved in the early 2000’s with an eclectic mix of
I've Only Ever Been Wealthy (opens the original)
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