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What the obsessive critique of Hannah Neeleman and her family tells us about ourselves
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Elemental behaviors with Katy Bowman
We seem to be struggling with purpose. I’m not sure if that’s a new struggle, but it’s made worse when part of “what am I here to do” no longer includes…
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Evidence of our connection
I have no doubt that an AI will be smarter than me at some point soon, if it isn’t already. But fortunately, good writers and storytellers and artists…
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Building a village with Philippa Young
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Building a village with Philippa Young
"The more that we talk about it, the more people will realize they don't have to run through meadows or go cottage-core to be interested in communal…
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Mom friends
What could be more relevant to the project of how to live a meaningful than the very crucible of life itself.
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Can't stop thinking about...
When you consider the vast chasm between how natural systems like a compost pile work versus how the conditions of our modern lives are structured, it’s…
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If I just...
Accept the utter futility of trying to get everything done before you rest, or play, or loaf, or create something for the sake of it. And just give…
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The big shiny life with Rae Katz
"Until now, I never felt like what I was doing was good. Which is a really sad thing to say. But doing what I’m doing right now, I do feel like it’s…
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A transitional object
I can’t hop on planes when I find a good deal anymore — nor do I really want to, to be honest — but the writer and the mother and the person that I am…
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Life in the garden with Dan Masoliver
Horticulture and conservation – and actually agriculture, too – are often thought of as different conversations, but I think it’s all the same thing…
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What Do We Do Now That We're Here?
What Do We Do Now That We're Here?
A newsletter about how to live a meaningful life in a chaotic, unstable world. I'm trying to find the place between denial and nihilism, and set up a life there. Come join me for monthly essays, Q&As, links, tips, and shreds of sanity.
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