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Arts & Culture, Essays, EssaySaturday

Letter to Hannie Schaft

Diving into the layers of history, courage, and personal reflection, our latest essay ‘Letter to Hannie Schaft’ explores the profound impact of an overlooked hero. ...

by Barth Landor | March 17, 2024March 17, 2024
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday

The Society of Oblivion

Go less than a hundred miles due west and travel sixty years into the future and you’ll see another ugly sight, a major riot blossoming ...

by John Talbird | March 16, 2024March 16, 2024
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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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

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