A Rose From the Shtetl

Is Your Doorbell Watching You? Your fridge probably isn't spying on you, but your car definitely is.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/18/is-your-doorbell-watching-you/

My Body Is Nothing If Not Confusing Middle of the night insomnia, legs that won't stop moving, and unanswered questions about restless leg syndrome.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/17/my-body-is-nothing-if-not-confusing/

The Interconnectedness of All Things Central sensitization is what happens when your nervous system's amplifier gets stuck at full volume.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/15/the-interconnectedness-of-all-things/

My Three Idiots Four of my favorite things: my three cats and doodling....

What Is AI Even Good For? AI isn't the apocalypse or the second coming, it's a mirror. Let's cut through the hype and doom to figure out what AI is actually good for.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/13/what-is-ai-even-good-for/

T-Shirt — “Fragrance Free Zone” Retro Graphic Tee This lightweight cotton tee carries a vintage-inspired graphic that reads “FRAGRANCE FREE ZONE” around a bold retro portrait....

Slow Cooker Loose Meat Coconut Curry This recipe exists because I had frozen ground beef, a can of coconut milk, and no interest in standing at a stove.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/11/slow-cooker-loose-meat-coconut-curry/

Rubenesque and Follicularly Gifted I am Rubenesque. I am follicularly gifted. I contain multitudes and also some cellulite and I've done my best to make peace with it despite the constant barrage of messaging telling me I should be different.... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/10/rubenesque-and-follicularly-gifted/

Irreverent “Endless Triggers” T-Shirt — Migraine Awareness Graphic Tee This tee is a playful jab at the endless-summer cult — sun-faded nostalgia mixed with wink and attitude.... https://surlycakes.com/product/irreverent-endless-triggers-t-shirt-migraine-awareness-graphic-tee/

New Shirts in the Shop: More Chronic Illness Energy, More Retro Vibes Welcome to the t-shirt manifesto, for people who want their clothing to speak for them. Let the world know that you are not fine while keeping things breezy and stylish, because who needs energy when you have epic tees?... https://surlycakes.com/2026/06/09/new-shirts-in-the-shop-more-chronic-illness-energy-more-retro-vibes/

Cute Worm Headphones T-Shirt — Funny Music Lover Graphic Tee This lightweight cotton tee carries a tiny, rebellious sense of humor. A slightly alarmed pink worm wearing headphones sits center chest, tiny musical notes and a lightning bolt dancing above its head.... https://surlycakes.com/product/cute-worm-headphones-t-shirt-funny-music-lover-graphic-tee/

Migraine Brain T-Shirt — Chronic Migraine Awareness Tee Lightweight, breathable, and thoughtfully made—this softstyle tee speaks quietly but clearly: you live with migraine and you’re not ashamed to say it.... https://surlycakes.com/product/migraine-brain-t-shirt-chronic-migraine-awareness-tee/

Irreverent “Endless Triggers” T-Shirt — Migraine Awareness Graphic Tee This tee is a playful jab at the endless-summer cult — sun-faded nostalgia mixed with wink and attitude....

It’s All Good T-Shirt — Casual Positive Script Tee Soft, calm, and quietly confident — this lightweight tee reads like a small reminder to breathe. The flowing script across the chest says “It’s All Good” in a gentle blue, with a subtle secondary line that nudges perspective without shouting....

Resting Migraine Face T-Shirt — Funny Chronic Migraine Awareness Tee Soft, breathable, and unapologetically honest — this tee speaks for the days when migraine energy is low and humor keeps you going....

Migraine Brain T-Shirt — Chronic Migraine Awareness Tee Lightweight, breathable, and thoughtfully made—this softstyle tee speaks quietly but clearly: you live with migraine and you’re not ashamed to say it....

Fragrance Free Zone T-Shirt — Retro Allergy Awareness Tee This soft, lightweight tee wears like a cozy conversation starter. A bold retro poster-style print reads “FRAGRANCE FREE ZONE,” with sunburst graphics and a cheeky mid-century illustration — clear, uncompromising, and a little playful....