Writing, Thinking and Talking about Tragedy: A Conversation with Beth Kissileff
I sat down recently with Beth Kissileff, a TWD contributor who has a new book out — one reflecting how … Continue Reading
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The Acceptance of Oklahoma’s Day of Prayer and Fasting — Warts and All
By decree of Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma is observing today, Thursday, December 3rd, as a day of prayer and fasting, … Continue Reading
Thanksgiving, Klezmer and The Ethics of Appropriation
The rise of Klezmer has many reasons, and they differ amongst other things, not only by identity but by geography.
Memorial Day in Pandemic
Thinking out loud about the dead, especially in a time of so much death, is scary
The French Postman Who Built A Palace He Saw In His Dreams
Ferdinand Cheval found a peculiar rock and used it to build a castle that he’d seen in his dreams years ten years earlier.
Embodying Soul: Musical Instruments and How They Inspire Us
A piano can act as a social magnet, drawing people together to make music in a rather old-fashioned way. A large musical instrument that also functions as a piece of furniture, and a de facto gathering spot, a piano offers music that can have the ability to cheer, rouse, soothe, and touch the emotions of those within hearing range.
Anna’s Secret: The Dark Descent Of A Peculiar Friendship
What began as a lovely, but strange, long-distance friendship, takes a dark turn after an in-person encounter.