Essay: Tug-of-War
To heal, we cut ourselves off from those we love. But without them, how do we heal?
To heal, we cut ourselves off from those we love. But without them, how do we heal?
I’m part of a group of women writing and thinking about the Norwegian epic novel.
I did a craft interview on immigration journalism, podcasting, and the power of slowness.
Wafa and Moutaz exemplify the long-haul love story of many immigrants, whose children, parents, and spouses remain on the other side of geopolitical barriers.
The essay I published last year with Longreads, “Shared Breath,” has been honored with an “honorable mention” from the Best American Essays.
How does receiving a donated organ affect your sense of self? Read more at Longreads.
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I wrote a reported essay on my childhood neighborhood, Irvington, a much-changed and much-beloved historic district in Portland, Oregon. It’s taken me almost 2 years to work on their piece, […]
This story is close to my heart. A few years ago I stumbled on a pagan solstice ritual, and I’ve been delighted and intrigued by modern Druid practice ever since. […]