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The Weight of the Daily

Epictetus once remarked that no man is free who is not master of himself. He spoke of the internal discipline required to meet the demands of one’s station, regardless of whether that station is found in a palace or upon a rugged shore. We often mistake freedom for the absence of labor, yet the ancients […]

The Persistence of the Small

There is a specific, thin quality to the light in late summer, just before the heat begins to bruise the edges of the afternoon. It is a pale, clarifying light that does not hide the imperfections of the earth, but rather insists upon them. In the north, we learn to watch for this clarity; it […]

Yes, But Why Dad? by Federica Longhin

On the train, a little boy sits next to his father, their journey is made more pleasant by the rhythmic sound of its movement. The boy’s face is animated with curiosity, his eyes bright as he asks why dad, and a series of questions one after the other. He seems fascinated by the world around him, and his father patiently answers each query with a smile.