Spirit

Ruby Slippers and the Magic of Transformation

Last semester, in my Contemporary American Essay class, we read Ross Gay’s Inciting Joy. A core component of the class was keeping a dedicated journal…

Apr 11, 2024 • Sarah K. Lenz

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February 2024

On Loose Teeth and Maximum Effort

a new way of looking at OMG!

Feb 8, 2024 • Sarah K. Lenz

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January 2024

On the Difficulty of Thank You Notes

I knew that when I became a parent, the day would come when I would inevitably repeat a power-struggle from my childhood but with the roles reversed.

Jan 19, 2024 • Sarah K. Lenz

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September 2023

A New Tattoo

on the risks and rewards of writing

Sep 14, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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August 2023

Under My Bed

interview with essayist Jody Keisner

Aug 1, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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July 2023

La Canicula 2023

Reflecting on Seasons, Shame, and Systemic Racism

Jul 27, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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The Best Part of a Birthday Party

on how humans are hardwired for connection

Jul 20, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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June 2023

On the Importance of Death Doulas

a sad cat story

Jun 15, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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I wrote a book! It’s called What Will Outlast Me?

and you can preorder it now.

Jun 2, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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May 2023

On Fig Trees and "Inciting Joy"

Hi There Friend,

May 25, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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April 2023

On Interruptions and Mourning Doves

Hi There Friend,

Apr 13, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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March 2023

Geriatric Cat

on being tender and vulnerable

Mar 24, 2023 • Sarah K. Lenz

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