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Meghan Daum
Meghan Daum is the author of several books and the founder of The Unspeakeasy community. Follow her work on Substack at The Unspeakeasy
Things Worth Remembering: Without Forgetting, It Is Impossible to Live
Eight months after my home burned down in the LA fires, I can say that, with rare exception, lost stuff is best never thought about again.
August 24, 2025
Meghan Daum

When Owning a House Is a Fantasy
‘In the pantheon of bad choices, the attempt to build my own house towers above all others. I have lost money in LA real estate, which practically…
June 7, 2025
Meghan Daum

What’s Left of My House
On my street in Altadena, the only things still standing are the chimneys.
January 12, 2025
Meghan Daum

TGIF: The Queen of the Court and the Princess of Montecito
Serena surges. Meghan chats it up. Plus: Biden's speech, Sarah Palin's loss, Blake Masters's pivot, and much more.
September 2, 2022
Meghan Daum
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