Speak Truth to Power

At the post office, I am relieved to encounter the kindly postal worker rather than her stern colleague.

Oct 5 • 

Andrea Madan

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20

September 2025

The Sweetest Word

“We have something to show you,” my son said, grinning, as he opened his front door.

Sep 28 • 

Kinneret Haimes

36

23

My Substack Problem

My name is Alice, and I have what you might call an addiction to Substack.

Sep 21 • 

Alice Goldbloom

84

42

A Notre Dame Moment

It was very hot.

Sep 14 • 

Ann Richardson

37

35

Falling Down, Getting Up

Before the U.S.

Sep 7 • 

Gina Roitman

24

9

August 2025

Losing My Religion

Sister Mary Thecla was in hot pursuit and almost grabbed my collar as I started down the stairs of St.

Aug 31 • 

Mary Kathryn Dunlop

46

25

The Sweet Sadness of Music Remembered

It all began on Christmas Day 1954.

Aug 24 • 

Ann Richardson

42

34

Please Weed the Herbs

A full moon beckoned through the maples.

Aug 17 • 

Paula Halpin

33

17

Devine Justice

On the eve of my leaving home at the age of eighteen, my father said to me: “You can do whatever you want—just don’t get thrown in jail.” He was a…

Aug 10 • 

Bryan Demchinsky

24

16

Handbag on the Train

There are moments when time stands still, and the heart stops.

Aug 3 • 

Beth Kaplan

37

27

July 2025

Dog Days of Summer

A straight shot twelve hours east through mostly coniferous forests along mostly the Trans-Canada Highway gets you to almost the edge of the world.

Jul 13 • 

Alice Goldbloom

19

6

Why I am a Feminist

There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.

Jul 6 • 

Paula Halpin

51

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