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Beginning a New Year, Backwards
On how to move forward when the future is opaque.
Jan 10 • Ryan J. Pemberton
The Family Stone: Knowing the Heart through Art
A beloved Christmas film and finding creative models to guide us back to our own heart.
Dec 24, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
Catalog of Gratitude — A Cover, of Sorts
Thanks to Ross Gay, for starters. And many more.
Nov 28, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
Revisiting A Grief Observed
C.S. Lewis & beginning again
Sep 20, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
Nick Cave on the Temptation to Avoid Beginning Again
"I wish you the best in this most essential endeavour."
Aug 21, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
Becoming Who We've Always Been
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ―e.e. cummings
Jun 26, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
A Collage of Endings & Beginnings
Visual artist Lanecia A. Rouse on finding beauty and solid ground amidst loss
Jun 12, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
the vivacity of what was is married to the vitality of what will be
Nurse logs & Mary Oliver's "Lines written in the days of growing darkness"
Jun 3, 2024 • Ryan J. Pemberton
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