Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

The Word

I was trained to connect with strangers on doorsteps. The secret? Listen closely. Feel for the opening. Spark, don’t force.

That instinct of presence, curiosity, connection has shaped every role I’ve had since. And I carry it with me, always.

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Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

Chosen Aloneness: How We Got Here, and How We Come Back

We’re not just lonely — we’re opting out of connection altogether. This short essay explores our shift toward chosen aloneness, what we’ve lost in the process, and how we might begin to come back to each other.

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Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

Every Telling Has a Tailing: The Politics of Narrative, Identity, and Knowing

There is no such thing as a neutral truth. From the way we measure our height to the way we define identity, every “fact” is loaded with history, power, and cultural memory. In this essay, I explore the politics of narrative in the age of AI, and why discernment, not data, is the real power skill of our time.

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Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

Ferris Bueller Saved My Life Too

I always loved Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but I didn’t know it saved my life until my mom told me it saved hers. This personal essay traces the unexpected legacy of one joyful movie across generations, and how it rewrote my family’s story before I even knew I was in it.

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Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

The Canary on the Rock

A poetic essay for anyone who’s ever made it out and wondered what to do with the air.

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Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

After the Washing Machine

This isn’t about robots. It’s about what happens when the labor stops — and we’re finally left with ourselves.

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