Mask Musings
Take off that damn mask, a man says. He takes another step forward, having asked me a question and straining to hear. His speech is quick and loud, his body … Continue Reading Mask Musings
Love Letter Workshop
“To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart.” Phyllis Theroux This week, those of us at The River have the honor … Continue Reading Love Letter Workshop
Doomscrolling in the Age of COVID
One morbid headline after another floods my newsfeed, a barrage of global panic and suffering at the touch of my fingertips. Regardless of the platform, it’s more of the same … Continue Reading Doomscrolling in the Age of COVID
Journaling During a Pandemic: Then and Now
While the coronavirus pandemic may seem unprecedented to those of us in the midst of it, it’s not the first time a virus has consumed the nation and caused widespread … Continue Reading Journaling During a Pandemic: Then and Now
The Pandemic Letters: An Introduction
Blogging: a radical act of self-actualization, or a masturbatory exploration of one’s own mind? To be honest, I’m not entirely sure myself. In my position as co-editor of The River … Continue Reading The Pandemic Letters: An Introduction