Season 2, Ep. 1 Stranger Relief at Thanksgiving
In this time of COVID-19, social distancing, and sheltering in place, why not look at family dynamics in the form of a major holiday?
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Essay Americana provides insight into American life in the late 20th and early 21st centuries covering work, relationships, history, leadership, self-identity, philosophy, politics, and psychology.
Comic Book Blues
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What's a Life Worth?
This month's essay looks at the fundamental question--how we determine the value of a life.
Hallowed Ground
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Unplugged
Changes to rural Montana, the Great American Road Trip, and becoming unmoored from you daily life all teach something about modern American life.
Memorial Service
A memorial service serves as the backdrop for a reflection on church culture and who gets to stand behind the alter.
Holding onto Humanity
We see the end results on the television, but what's it like to cover a major tragedy?
Walking on Sunshine
iTunes and Spotify have robbed us of something, but have they given us something in return? This essay explores the power of music, nostalgia, and tec...