Distracted by Pretty Things
Leslie SeneveyDistracted by Pretty Things is for those who are muddling through life trying to find all the beauty they can amongst the brokenness and bullshit— a diary of sorts where I share stories and musings told with authenticity and a craving for connection.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 162 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
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Did You Know What a Mistress Was When You Were Eight?
The Distracted by Pretty Things readership has grown, so for the month of August, I’ll be rerunning some pieces many subscribers may have missed.
This one was originally published 12/31/24.
I was sitting in the garage in my dad’s...
Current Distractions
August 2, 2026 Edition
Five Senses
Dear Suleika Jaouad,
This may be a bit meta, but I wrote this in response to The Isolation Journals prompt from July 19, 2026. Publishing it is my version of sending it. Maybe?
Isolation Journals Prompt: Write a fan letter to someone you’ve enjoyed admiring fr...
Current Distractions
July 26, 2026 Edition
Everything’s Peachy.
I Got a Dear John Letter
Dear Leslie,
There’s no easy way to say this, so I’m just going to cut right to it: I am breaking up with you.
We’ve had some really good times, but our relationship has run its course. We weathered some storms together and helped each o...
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Beauty is everywhere and I am constantly distracted by it. I've made my living as a dancer, designer and writer just trying to leave some beauty behind. Here is where I leave some stories.
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