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Gayane Torosyan

The Partial Observer: I Know You Mean Well

A recent diagnosis in my family, a condition that would have sounded far graver only a few years ago, placed me squarely in the spotlight of what experts might call “well-being communication.” Listening to the words people chose, I began to notice patterns worth sharing, if only to help others navigate this delicate terrain without missteps.…
February 23, 2026

From the Land of Silver to Denim and Diamonds

Her expertise is rooted in her South American upbringing and shaped by a journey from Argentina to upstate New York—one marked by resilience, reinvention, and a deep love for her craft. Born and raised in Baradero, a small, picturesque town in Buenos Aires Province— “not to be confused with Varadero in Cuba,” she adds with a smile—Terrell grew up surrounded by beauty and style.…
June 12, 2025

The Partial Observer: Pandora’s Echo Box

Now Pandora listeners know what media service to buy, who to vote for, and how to self-deport if they intend to do something naughty, following a message from the Secretary of Homeland Security. So do they know that executing companion animals would not prevent them from running for high office. In fact, it might signal the right “virtue” to the right people.…
May 22, 2025

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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