To the Left
An autobiographical sketch of my left-handedness; plus, go read Kin so I can talk to you about it, stop hijacking poor Idris Elba, and a few things I'm enjoying. Hi readers, How are you doing? Hello and welcome to my new subscribers. I'm Paige and I&
Perspective
It all depends on how you look at it; plus, a French lesson, a dad who sings his toddler's songs, Tayari Jones is back, and a few things I'm enjoying. Hello readers, How are you this week? Hit reply and let me know. If you have
Meet-Cute
Tell me how you lovebirds met; plus, Justin and Amanda Leonard's romance, Claire Tabouret's controversial stained glass, American Woman(?), and a few things I'm enjoying. Hi readers, One thing about me: I'm a sucker for a how-they-met story. It's probably
Heavy Hitters
Big Papi and his do-gooder rum; plus, Anjali Enjeti's latest book Ballot, living like Thoreau, and an ode to a runner-up. Hello readers, How are things in your world? As a features writer, I have an ever-changing list of people, places and things that I'd like
Vive la Resistance
An ode to Minneapolis and a knitting pattern; plus, a couple of things that are making me happy right now, despite the headlines. Hello reader, Wherever you are, I hope you are warm and safe. Sometimes I'm able to compose these weekly dispatches to you ahead of time.
I'll Follow The Sun
My favorite Beatle gets me out of a creative rut; plus, Cyndi Lauper cleans out her closet, billions of beads, a little-known artist gets her due, and the bird no one can tame. Hi readers, How are you? And if you're in the line of fire for this
A Resolution Solution
Wherein I offer another way of approaching January; plus, oboes, bird feathers, and staying salty. Hi readers, How are you? No, really. And if you make resolutions this time of year, how is it going? Do tell. I have this multihyphenate friend (yoga-instructor-actress-audiobook-narrator) who has been writing recently about how
En Pointe
A questionable method for pitching stories; plus, the Miami City Ballet turns 40, a very metal opera star, and Bjork. Hello readers, How has the first full week of 2026 treated you? I'll tell you how it has treated me: on Monday I discovered Nama chocolate, a Japanese
Fade into 2026
Reflections on a good year, and a wonderful soul; plus, artist Nicole Newsted, a good cookie recipe, and 2026 Bingo. Hello reader, Happy New Year. When I reflect on 2025, I know that despite the headlines, it was full of blessings, from meaningful travel, to engrossing work, and the knowledge
TGIF
Post-Christmas musings; plus, Elf on a Shelf is as old as my kid, and the inspiration for "Marty Supreme." Happy Friday! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Boxing Day! Happy birthday to me! I had hoped to have a couple of new magazine pieces to share with you today, but alas
