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Musings on taking the long road. The post Wool Gathering. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Thoughts on creativity. The post The Magpie Diary: Sept. 13, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Nine Notes on the End of the Story Continue reading on Medium »
Beyond the beauty that can be seen, I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty that can be heard.Continue reading on Medium »
Thoughts on Anne Carson + middles. The post The Magpie Diary: Oct. 11, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
By Sage Crump. Sage Crump introduces a new essay series from the Culture Justice Initiative (CJI).
It is an odd thing, looking back on your life, trying to recognize in the mirror of memory the people you used to be, finding them strangers: the person who kissed your first kiss,...
An essay on marriage, and the profound things it bears. The post Into the Lee. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
This week's inspirations. The post Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Secret Reasons. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Mantras for tackling the new. The post Things I Tell Myself When Facing the New. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
The earliest essay in this book was published in 1992, when I was 40. Back then, my wife and I had only one child, Samantha, three years old. I am finishing this book at 71. My son...
An essay can have benefits beyond those that come from publication By Elizabeth Roper Marcus Shortly after taking up writing in my late 40s, I finished a memoir piece I was proud o...
Reflections Upon My ReturnContinue reading on Weeds & Wildflowers »
Things I've learned from the canopy outside my window. The post What the Trees Teach Me. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Thoughts on living 1000 lives. The post The Magpie Diary: Oct. 18, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Reflections on beauty, transience, and faith from a 13th-century monk The post Essays in Idleness appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.
Thoughts on this moment in late August. The post The Magpie Diary: August 30, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
By Andrea A. Firth My husband and I recently spent a couple days in Paris where we celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. I can say without hesitation that I’ve got a great mate...
OG entry: 08/01/2026 | Post-hoc amdt.: 1st half month of 08/2026Continue reading on Medium »
Thoughts on naming what you love. The post Charm + Loveliness. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
I’m aware most authors use Word documents for their first drafts, but I always write mine on the dim-lit landscapes of my evening walks. Maybe it’s why they’re so full of introspec...
Poetry remains one of the arts most capable of approaching the unknown without ever fully surrendering it to explanation. A poet may come close to what he seeks, yet refuses the ea...
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