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Joan Wickersham

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TV satire: billionaires, bishops, and bathrooms

Catch the latest episode of your favorite “television show”: New “lineup” mocks politics, justice, and environment.

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Putting away the Christmas music, unpacking memories

Of all these albums, one that conjures up a potent set of memories for me is called “Three Log Night.”

27.12.2024 10

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Trying to escape? Try these books.

Here are some recommendations — in the spirit of escaping 2024, celebrating good writing, and hanging on to the things that endure.

29.11.2024 5

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What does ‘consequential’ really mean?

It’s an alarm clock of a word. It implies that whatever you imagined the stakes were before, they’re even higher than you thought.

25.10.2024 4

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Continual cycles of growth and doubt

I have no idea what the world will be like when my snowdrops and fritillaria come up next spring.

27.09.2024 3

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‘Dining across the divide’ is a model for having difficult conversations

Two people on opposite ends of the political spectrum share a meal and their differences.

30.08.2024 10

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The hottest, coolest summer movie ever

It’s a great movie to watch or rewatch during a heatwave.

26.07.2024 2

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