A writer finds an unexpected burst of creativity after reading In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri
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A song from a commercial inspires a journey of spiritual listening experiences.
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A Lucy Dacus track challenges one writer’s loaded relationship with breakup anthems.
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Remembering readingThe Little Prince in a high school French class brings one writer an unexpected moment of relief.
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One writer explores her ongoing, accidental obsession with Letters to a Stranger.
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Roz Chast’s comics offer reprieve for a writer “scared of everything.”
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JR Atkinson travels to Seattle with her father to watch her Grandpa perform a jazz set.
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This comic series explores the deeply intertwined relationship between fashion and identity.
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Strauss’ Metamorphosen becomes an annual tradition and touchstone for personal growth.
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After Ocean Vuong’s visit to Wesleyan, Sage Marshall interprets his work with a poem of his own.
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Lyrics from The Front Bottoms serve as inspiration for moments of self-reflection.
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Can improvisation help one writer escape the doldrums of routine in his life?
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Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks sparks a moment of reflection during a time of transition.
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Claudia Schatz explores the ways her relationship to Lorde’s music has diverged—and remained the same—over the years.
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Rebecca Solnit’s book serves as a quasi-guide to Linne Halpern in the immediate aftermath of her college graduation.
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After moving to NYC, “Marigold” brings back the memories—and strength—of a simpler time.
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After sneaking into a 21+ venue, one concert-goer finds reception with and reverence for Liz Phair.
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Amid a stormy midwestern summer, one writer learns to embrace chaos while playing The Last of Us.
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On being young at a Billy Joel concert & reflecting on the nostalgia of his music.
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A flight-averse passenger finds solace in the music of The Smiths.
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