The FLD is a modern love digest, written with the same verve as a tech or business newsletter. Dating, relationships, family, friendship, sex, and the many ways people connect are all fair game.

Expect culture digests with original reporting, curated links, thoughtful commentary, and field notes to keep it human. Sometimes I pitch stories to publications. If they say no, you might see them here.

I value clarity, honesty, humor, and polish. I do my best to edit myself, but if you’re an editor who’d like to help, get in touch. As far as AI goes, I use it to copyedit (it often fails), but my writing is my own.

About me

I write culture stories for The San Francisco Standard. I’ve covered the Bay Area’s quirky dating scene and what happened when the brunette Carrie Bradshaw of San Francisco got a boyfriend. Other stories I’m most proud of: an interview with Jim Gaffigan and commentary on biracial Asian men in Hollywood.

Previously, I was an editor at a boutique agency working on articles, podcasts, and video content for consumer and tech brands.

I live in San Francisco with my husband, Moritz, and orange cat, Pinot.

Say hey at fendiliudufner at gmail dot com.