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The essay form is a response to minds, art, communities and culture, understood through a writer’s body, intellect and being.

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As founder of the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop, Bowen is a beloved member of the state’s literary community.

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After a grim but amusing short introductory piece on how fiction by women has been historically overlooked, Enright launches ...

My dad helped me appreciate the joy of seeing new places when I was a child. This year, I experienced the joy of sharing the Grand Canyon with him.

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1. Go deep or go home. I try to ensure that my social relationships—those that are voluntary and involve discretionary time— focus only on facets of life that matter: love, faith, philosophy, virtue, ...