I've been thinking a lot lately about resilience. All around us, disasters are occurring. Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves. An administration that doesn't respect facts, science, or basic human decency. A Resistance that is strong but fighting against forces that feel large and … [Read more...] about Abby Maslin
writing
David James Poissant
David James Poissant, or Jamie, was one of the most prolific writers in grad school. It seemed like he was always churning out stories, and not just stories, but stories that were winning national awards. So, I'm not going to lie, it was kind of a relief to hear that his life can … [Read more...] about David James Poissant
Karen Hattrup
I've known Karen Hattrup since college, where I think it's fair to say we both desperately tried to avoid the social scene, me by going abroad by a year, and her by going to Thailand for a semester. Even back then, Karen was known amongst us liberal arts types as an incredibly … [Read more...] about Karen Hattrup