Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

An American Consumer Remembers

Explore the poignant reflections of Harvey J. Lieberman in “An American Consumer Remembers,” where everyday objects become repositories of memory and emotion. Continue Reading An American Consumer ...

by Harvey Lieberman • March 6, 2024March 17, 2024

Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday

Sole Searching: I Walk Miles in Another Man’s Shoes

Embark on a humorous journey of a foot model’s quest for perfect, elusive shoes. Continue Reading Sole Searching: I Walk Miles in Another Man’s Shoes

by Harvey Lieberman • February 24, 2024March 17, 2024

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

Bloody Sock

Explore the intertwining tales of Curt Schilling’s iconic Bloody Sock Game, movie blood secrets, and personal grief amid Halloween parades. Continue Reading Bloody Sock

by Pune Dracker • February 17, 2024February 19, 2024

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

Before and After: an American Story

“Before we learned he fired 500 rounds, bullets everywhere. 500 rounds into his sister’s bedroom. Into his sister’s body. The number so large it seemed impossible. 500 rounds.” ...

by Angela Kidd • February 10, 2024February 12, 2024

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday, Travel&Lifestyle

Hiking in Belize: Consider the Salamander

Hike in Belizean forests, discover mystical salamanders, forge new friendships, and embark on a journey of self-discovery in this essay on slowing down. Continue Reading Hiking in Belize: ...

by Jamie Hudalla • February 3, 2024February 2, 2024

Arts & Culture, Essays, Poetry

An Augmented Reality Supermarket in California

Arlene converses with Ginsberg’s ghost, exploring the Metaverse’s technological dreamscape. Will it be a utopia or pixelated dystopia? Continue Reading An Augmented Reality Supermarket in California

by Arlene Tribbia • January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

Daughters of Magic Mothers

A captivating feat of imagination, Jennifer imagines the mother she never had. The biological daughter of a Russian pianist, she writes her into her life. Continue Reading Daughters ...

by Jennifer Kircher Herman • January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays

Chinese Food on Christmas

I was often so full after Christmas dinner I couldn’t squeeze out a smile for our hosts as I hugged the white container boxes with red Chinese lettering that wouldn’t ...

by B Michael Rubin • December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

Mean Streak

An Intimate Glimpse into the Intricacies of Rural Pennsylvania Life Continue Reading Mean Streak

by Kathy Miller • December 17, 2023December 17, 2023

Essays, EssaySaturday

War No More

Join Angela, a devoted cat sanctuary worker, as she writes an obituary for a beloved cat on Christmas eve. Joyful, witty, and touching. Continue Reading War No More

by Angela Townsend • December 16, 2023December 17, 2023

Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday

Seeing at the Speed of Light

Sometimes I feel I am more than myself. Sometimes I feel I am connected to everyone and everything. Sometimes it feels as if this life is like a movie I’m ...

by Alethea Black • December 16, 2023December 16, 2023

Arts & Culture, Books, Essays, Literature

Re-Reading at Christmas

“What, upon re-reading, do we find we missed before?” Thomas Stewart delves into fantasy novels, Gerald Brom, and the festive practice of re-reading your favorite book. Continue Reading ...

by Thomas Stewart • December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

Runaway

Follow along with David Sapp’s journey of rebellion and self-discovery, in his essay exploring family, religion, and finding one’s true path. Continue Reading Runaway

by David Sapp • December 9, 2023December 8, 2023

Arts & Culture, Essays

All the King’s Horses

Diane weaves an emotional journey through the grief of a widow in this poignant flash non-fiction. Loss, dreams, and solace beautifully woven. Continue Reading All the King’s ...

by Diane Gottlieb • December 5, 2023December 7, 2023

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday

The Here, the Now

Witness the poignant farewell to a grandmother’s home in ‘The Here and Now.’ Explore the impact of memory amid demolition, weaving a tale of legacy and presence. Continue ...

by Sai Pradhan • December 2, 2023December 2, 2023

Essays, Travel&Lifestyle

The Rockport Line, Massachusetts

Join the author on a thought-provoking train ride from Boston to Rockport. This essay delves into the nuances of travel – the diverse passengers, the changing landscapes, and the introspective ...

by Jacques Denault • November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, Literature, Reviews

Anguish, Agony, Babylon: On Safiya Sinclair’s How to Say Babylon

Audrey Shipp unravels Safiya Sinclair’s ‘How to Say Babylon’—a mesmerizing journey through reggae festivals, family dynamics, and the clash between Rastafari beliefs and colonial traditions. A profound exploration of identity, ...

by AUDREY SHIPP • November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday, Travel&Lifestyle

Embracing Time

Embrace the timeless narrative in this evocative essay, ‘Embracing Time,’ as it weaves through the intricacies of seasons, childhood adventures, and personal reflections. Explore a world where seasons defy convention, ...

by Ping-Yi Yee • November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays

What’s Known in November

Explore the captivating dance of nature in this poignant essay. Continue Reading What’s Known in November

by Heather Bartos • November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

Editor's Pick, Essays, Travel&Lifestyle

Fourth Thursday in November

Dive into the nostalgic tapestry of ‘Fourth Thursday in November,’ an evocative journey through seven decades of Thanksgiving memories. From black-and-white football games to unexpected road trips, this heartfelt narrative ...

by Beverly Orth • November 23, 2023November 23, 2023