A literary newsletter of short personal poems and essays that mixes intimate reflection with cultural criticism. Issues range from a lyrical piece on marriage and names to a haiku and an essay on the film S1m0ne, Simone de Beauvoir, Simone Weil and the objectification of women.
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Poems, essays and commentary from poet David Whyte, with context on how and where each piece was written. Readers get reflective writing on love, resentment, nature and everyday human experience, plus material from his Three Sundays Series.
Nelson George writes about Black music, film and culture, mixing interview-based profiles, remembrances and behind-the-scenes accounts of his own projects. Readers get first-person reporting and personal context from a veteran music and culture journalist and filmmaker.
Personal essays and poetry that use everyday moments such as cooking, commuting and dancing to reflect on decisions, place and the limits of perception. Readers get literary, introspective writing that mixes memoir with cultural and mythic references.
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