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Megan Stielstra

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads February 7, 2020October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from David Enrich, Megan Stielstra, Natalie Weiner, Mark Leviton and Tressie McMillan Cottom, and Amanda Fortini.

Posted inNonfiction

We Are All We Have

by Megan Stielstra December 13, 2019December 30, 2022

While caring for her mother post-surgery and her grandmother during her final days, Megan Stielstra wonders who’s really taking care of who.

Posted inCurrent Events, Highlight, Quotes

We Could Fell a Redwood Forest With This Anger

by michelleweber November 14, 2018October 19, 2022

Sometimes, the only way to vent your rage so you can be a useful member of society is with an axe.

Posted inEditor's Pick

An Axe for the Frozen Sea

by michelleweber November 8, 2018October 19, 2022

““You too have your tools,” wrote Kafka in a passage about fear, and I thought of that line whenever I was scared: I will get through this. I can talk to friends, write about it. Years later, I came across a different translation of the same text: “You too have your weapons.”

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