On Helping My Mom Move
A few thoughts from the adventure of moving my mom from Maine to California.
The Querent
The person asking a question at the beginning of a Tarot card reading. Or, a newsletter project by Alexander Chee.
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Oh L'Amour
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One long-form answer to a reader's question.
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Apparitions
A friend asked me recently what was holding me together.
Homecomings
I was invited to go back to my high school to talk about my work and was asked about despair. The students surprised me and I surprised myself.