The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives.

Heartfelt empathy for Caregivers. A hub of practical tools, resources, and insights. A community support network—Human-ing hard. A portal of hope. ❤️

culture, comix, rock 'n' roll, bananas

Politics, religion, foreign policy, and culture from a Christian trans woman. 2025 Military Reporters & Editors Award for Commentary/Opinion. 2024 NLGJA Award for Excellence in Blogging. 2024 EPPY Award for Best Political/News Blog.

Sober, aging caregiver for a parent w/ dementia, formerly: that naked drunk girl. Funny. Lucid. Heart-wrenching ™ . I write what I know is true. Multiple anthologies, Hippocampus, Oldster, ShortReads…

A weekly column on noticing reality, rather than the stories our minds and culture like to spin.

My husband of 40 years is living and dying with FTD, a rare form of dementia. My name is Patricia Paddey. I search for God in the midst of our days, and through this Substack, process my learnings on this uninvited, unanticipated, and unwelcome journey.

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

A future widow writes about love and loss, ambiguous grief, getting through the day, and making it bearable/livable/joyous.

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

essays & musings about literature, film, and art from a literature phd, plus a book club for close readers

The Status Kuo provides accessible political and legal analysis with a dose of humor. In crazy times, a little clarity goes a long way! Subscribe to receive my email in your inbox. All paid support is voluntary but deeply appreciated

I'm what some call an elder orphan. Widowed, no kids, no family nearby. Can I carry on alone? Yes, I can, and so can you. In this substack, I will share what I have learned about living and thriving solo.

You're managing the impossible—juggling appointments, medications, emotions, and a thousand invisible tasks no one else sees. You're exhausted. Overwhelmed. And wondering if you're doing enough.You are. This is your space. I'm just your support.

Grace for fuck-ups. Prayer for the impious. A space for spiritual misfits.

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.