Who is an Artist?
I stopped taking art class in 10th grade. On the first day of class, we were asked to do a pencil drawing …
That Cold Spell and Your Privilege
Boston winter, just one weekend: This year, it seems like winter said to winter’s self, “I have been too wimpy; I need …
Restorative Rest
Time for a rest? It seems natural in temperate climates to feel autumn as a time to get things done in preparation …
How to Live With Ugliness
Thoughts of harm, and the memory of harm, interfere with daily life, even in positive moments. How can we handle that? I …
Decluttering, after Covid lockdown
As the anniversary of the end of the Covid-19 lockdown period approaches, I am looking back at the cultural shift that I …