Nothing is as before
Yiyun Li’s memoir of loss is difficult, challenging, and honest. I found this treasure at Washington’s JF Books.
All posts tagged: Weekly Reader
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
Emptying the drafts folder
Short takes on topics delightful, powerful, destructive and dumb — with a few updates.
A Saturday grab bag: The Summer Solstice edition
Links to stories from a few writers I follow who have important things to say. With musical interludes.
A revolt against the future
Past work on MTC documents how the Supreme Court continues its revolt against the future.
Creation begins in the darkness
Readings from several writers on life, death, darkness, light, resurrection, and love.
The job of God is already taken
Thoughts from writers and songs from musicians to help us move forward in a year of turmoil.
Playing for joy
The World Baseball Classic reminded us of what it means to play for joy.
A Saturday grab bag: The Ides of March edition
Links to stories from a few writers I follow who have important things to say.
Between the two of us we have one memory
There is beauty and joy in the everyday. Billy Collins helps us see and appreciate it.
Disengage with your misery machine: Vol. II
Imagine if we stopped spending time online so we could focus on things that makes life better.
