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ON THE VALUE OF LIFE’S FRICTIONS
Recently I came across an article in the New York Times, titled “Boy Kibble,” about a dish that young men are apparently making that is “a mess of veg…
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ON TECHNOLOGY, TRAUMA AND COUSINS
Events List as End! Check it out!
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DEAR PROFESSOR: WHY DO I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT METAPHORS AND SYMBOLS?
(List of great local events at the end!)
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HOLDING ON. LETTING GO.
Today, we bought a new car.
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ON REJECTION AND SALLY MANN
One of the things you’re supposed to learn in school—particularly grad school—particularly MFA programs—is how to take criticism.
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I HAVE A BONE TO PICK WITH THE DIPLOMAT
On Kate Wyler and Rebecca Solnit
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I’M EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE
My new book, The Sky Weeps with Us, will be released by Finishing Line Press in January 2025.
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Laurel’s Substack
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Welcome to my newsletter, an exploration of the world's joys and griefs, which are often intertwined. Also, martinis, teaching, creativity, travel, the absurd--and whatever else crops up. Come along for the ride.
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