Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays
Chinese Food on Christmas
I was often so full after Christmas dinner I couldn’t squeeze out a smile for our hosts as I hugged the white container boxes with red Chinese lettering that wouldn’t ...
Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
Mean Streak
An Intimate Glimpse into the Intricacies of Rural Pennsylvania Life
War No More
Join Angela, a devoted cat sanctuary worker, as she writes an obituary for a beloved cat on Christmas eve. Joyful, witty, and touching.
Seeing at the Speed of Light
Sometimes I feel I am more than myself. Sometimes I feel I am connected to everyone and everything. Sometimes it feels as if this life is like a movie I’m ...
Arts & Culture, Books, Essays, Literature
Re-Reading at Christmas
“What, upon re-reading, do we find we missed before?” Thomas Stewart delves into fantasy novels, Gerald Brom, and the festive practice of re-reading your favorite book.
Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
Runaway
Follow along with David Sapp’s journey of rebellion and self-discovery, in his essay exploring family, religion, and finding one’s true path.
All the King’s Horses
Diane weaves an emotional journey through the grief of a widow in this poignant flash non-fiction. Loss, dreams, and solace beautifully woven.
Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
The Here, the Now
Witness the poignant farewell to a grandmother’s home in ‘The Here and Now.’ Explore the impact of memory amid demolition, weaving a tale of legacy and presence.
The Rockport Line, Massachusetts
Join the author on a thought-provoking train ride from Boston to Rockport. This essay delves into the nuances of travel – the diverse passengers, the changing landscapes, and the introspective ...
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Anguish, Agony, Babylon: On Safiya Sinclair’s How to Say Babylon
Audrey Shipp unravels Safiya Sinclair’s ‘How to Say Babylon’—a mesmerizing journey through reggae festivals, family dynamics, and the clash between Rastafari beliefs and colonial traditions. A profound exploration of identity, ...
Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday, Travel&Lifestyle
Embracing Time
Embrace the timeless narrative in this evocative essay, ‘Embracing Time,’ as it weaves through the intricacies of seasons, childhood adventures, and personal reflections. Explore a world where seasons defy convention, ...
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays
What’s Known in November
Explore the captivating dance of nature in this poignant essay.
Editor's Pick, Essays, Travel&Lifestyle
Fourth Thursday in November
Dive into the nostalgic tapestry of ‘Fourth Thursday in November,’ an evocative journey through seven decades of Thanksgiving memories. From black-and-white football games to unexpected road trips, this heartfelt narrative ...
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Tell Me Something You’ve Learned in the Last Two Days
“We should stop using the term ‘bullet points.’” Erin Murphy offers life lessons on cherry blossoms, Gwyneth Paltrow, gun violence, and more.
Patterns
In ‘Patterns’, a heartfelt narrative unfolds, capturing the tender interplay between a daughter and her ailing mother, where even the simple hospital gown weaves a story of love, loss, and ...
No Happy Endings
I tried to convince myself I wasn’t a total trope—after all, the paradise we visited could be another person’s nightmare. “No Happy Endings” by Jamie Hudalla.
Expat in Paris
I begin with a story of how I came to discover the work of James Baldwin; I begin with the novel Giovanni’s Room.
House of Horror, Home of Light
Who will write this story? Welcome to history’s horror show—poverty’s shame, locked rooms, lashings? House of Horrors, Home of Light by Maria Terrone
Running Lessons
“The mind, unlike a library, is more like a web.” Learn from Kristi Ferguson in today’s #EssaySaturday, “Running Lessons.”
Ab Aqua Libertas
How could I then put into words my feelings about my favorite one of them all, the Danube?