Substacks recommended by Switter’s World

Recommended by Switter’s World

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

Chicken Scratch by Elizabeth Beggins

Exploring what it means to be alive. Rooted in reality. Inspired by curiosity.

Chicken Scratch recommended me, so she must be an extraordinarily generous and delightful person. She also said I was almost curmudgeonly, so keep that in mind if your don’t subscribe to her posts. I’m watching you, always watching you. Also, I really enjoy reading her breath of fresh air take on life. You will, too.

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Life in the Real World

By Karen Davis

An Oasis of Peace and Beauty

SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE

By Janice Anne Wheeler

The stories I share are real; I don't have the imagination to write fiction. I don’t need to. I'm a Sailor.

On the Chesapeake, outfitting and restoring a 90 year old wooden boat, and living a dream.

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LEAVES

By Sharron Bassano

Short character-driven fiction, evocative travel tales, memoirs and a lot of laughs. Always free. 🌿LEAVES are proven to be better for your mental health than the daily newspaper or social media.

Beyond the Comfort Zone

By Renée Eli

Complex times usher us beyond comfort to the depths of human becoming. These letters are meditative essays devoted to the unfolding of us.

Born Without Borders

By Nolan Yuma

Building bridges across divides.

It's fun to banter back and forth with Nolan. He responds honestly and because we share a similar interest in this big old' world, he's interested and interesting to explore ideas with, and seems as allergic to the red/blue binary as I am.

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What are the Chances?

By Andrea Hoffmann

Weird stuff happens to me. I write about it. Chronically observant GenX mom raising teens and pretending surprise houseguests are ok. Kombucha hater.

Fun, feisty, and thoughtful. One of three that I love responding to on Notes.

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Before I Forget . .

By James Ron

My stories. Some I make up.

Ring Around the Basin

By Sue Cauhape

Poetry, stories, and essays about the beauty of the Great Basin, Truckee and Santa Cruz, and Utah. Welcome to Ring Around the Basin.

Dandelion Seeds: Illustrated Essays

By Candace Rose Rardon

Once a week, I share a short illustrated essay, hand-painted and hand-lettered, from my desk to yours. Like wishing on a dandelion, I hope it’ll bring a moment of beauty and wonder to your day.

I spent my life staring down the gun barrel of some one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter. O! How lovely it is then to talk about sweet things like tea, babies, and dandelions, beautifully illustrated of course. These things make me happy.

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Cosmographia

By M. E. Rothwell

Histories of the earth and the stars.

WRITING THAT CHANGES YOU

Susan Frybort offers heart-opening connection to support your introspection, creative expression and catharsis by sharing writing that changes you from within.

Balm for the brokenhearted, courage for the timid, rest for the weary, songs for the songless.

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100 tiny songs

By Olivia Rafferty

“Entertaining and creative” notes from the studio of Olivia Rafferty: writer of weird & wonderful songs, museum haunter, and user of sparkle emojis ✨

5 Big Ideas by Jen Hitze

5 Big Ideas by Jen Hitze is newsletter about intelligence, intuition, and self-improvement. 5 Big Ideas reaches thousands of readers across the globe each week.

The Hallelujah Book & Hope Letter

By Tara Penry

Bookish enchantment for grown-ups: a literature professor’s notes on hope.

Tara always gives us something both thought provoking and lovely. Plus she has a sly sense of humor just waiting to come out of hiding.

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Caravanserai with Samantha Childress

Personal stories and incisive commentary on travel, culture, and expat life--because understanding breeds compassion.

The Mundane Exotic

By Matthew Marks

Exploring the mundane and exotic aspects of travel through stories, essays, and curated lists of books, music, podcasts, and more.