Notes from an Urban Cabin

A place to explore the way the short story works.

A newsletter for people seeking to transform life's interruptions into creative grist

Essays on mindful living, questioning the status quo, and freeing ourselves from systems that keep us stuck. Playful exercises to see our lives more clearly, together. Weekly roundups of art, writing, and inspiration.

Scraps on movies, TV, theater, the writing life, and food that isn’t elsewhere, from me, a person who writes essays and books about culture for a living.

The Examine is a reader-supported exploration of curiosity. Here, I explore the world through fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional photograph.