Archive - The Performance Plan

In the Middle of Summer

Somewhere between tan lines and teacher visits.

Jul 16 •

Nicole Garelick

Things a Labubu Might Be

Jul 10 •

Nicole Garelick

On being a translator.

Jul 8 •

Nicole Garelick

How to Spot an Early Exit at a Wedding

I'm an expert...

Jul 1 •

Nicole Garelick

June 2025

The Pose of the Summer

Jun 25 •

Nicole Garelick

The Dump and Shut

From the Archive.

Jun 20 •

Nicole Garelick

On Being the First to Arrive (Everywhere. Always.)

Jun 18 •

Nicole Garelick

School’s Out for Summer

On summer schedules.

Jun 12 •

Nicole Garelick

Pre-school graduation.

Jun 10 •

Nicole Garelick

Scams I'm Done Falling For

I refuse to let these get me any longer.

Jun 5 •

Nicole Garelick

Sweating on Cement

The latest trend is boredom.

Jun 3 •

Nicole Garelick

May 2025

Treasures My Dad is Trying to Give Me

If he tries to give me one more Beanie Baby I’ll scream.

May 29 •

Nicole Garelick

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