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Something odd will cross my mind, or a memory will catch me off guard, or my monkey mind will swing from the ceiling fan, or a tiny ant will crawl up the bookcase next to my chair. Then I get curious and curiosity is the first step in an unknown direction
No one writes a moment like Abby, whose moments contain the world.
Why do I love Greek tragedy? These mythical stories of war, familial trauma, and isolation illuminate the beauty and darkness of our shared humanity. They tell me something new every time I read them; retelling them here is my passion.
Provocative, original essays for all readers who seek a clearer understanding of the present in the literature of the past.
Nominated for Best American Essay and Pushcart Prize. Proudly niche since 2006 in posts of 2 minutes or less. A Substack Bestseller in Literature. Subscribe FREE as long as Substack allows. No cost. No risk. No obligation.
Poignant, hilarious and quotable reflections on age, disability and much else from one of Substack's most original writers.
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Memoir, poetry, fiction, drama, and essays on all things human: explorations into our reason for being in the world. Living through language and ideas from a professor of English and writer.
Eclectic, erudite and deeply felt, Jay's essays are among the most consistently arresting in my Substack queue.
After navigating oceans for 24 years in the Navy, I now chart courses through literature and life. Here we explore beyond the bookshelf to discover how the written word shapes who we are and who we're becoming.
Matthew's curiosity, compassion and unswerving commitment to the healing power of reading make Substack a better place.
