Tag: Letter

I belong to a family who are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Growing up, it was no surprise to hear other people calling us “Mormons.” Those who are not members of our church do it all the time. However, we were taught to correct them each time. &ldq...

I’ve never been famous as a musician or writer, maybe about in the mid 200’s it looked like that might go down to a degree, but then it didn’t. As to my music, the concept of samples of low-fi far right conspiracy theory material played over receptive disco has somehow not caught o...

You’ve probably filled notebooks with logistical plans; spent hours out in the forest or the desert practicing your aim. You’ve probably got a kill list, and a (very short) list of people you’d like to spare. You’ve probably gone over the notes of previous shooters with a fin...

Ilearned about my old Uncle P.’s death through a message from my mother, followed by one of those emojis with a tear. Immediately, the last time I had been with him came to my mind. It had been some spring, one of those days with both rain and brief sunshine, when we quickly become both sad an...

There you were, looking at me with those big eyes at the club right after the pandemic — my first time going out. You had this little guy vibe with baggy, worn-out clothes, a punk style that stood out in the gay scene surrounded by RuPaul’s Drag Race fans. I wasn’t looking for a ho...

I belong to a family who are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Growing up, it was no surprise hear other people calling us “Mormons.” Those who are not members of our church do it all the time. However, we were taught to correct them each time. “...

Growing up as an introverted girl who often lacks the courage to start a conversation with people, I prefer writing over talking. Expressing my feelings toward people through words, sentences, and paragraphs is comfortable. It might be in the form of birthday letters, graduation letters, snail mails...

What can I possibly say about Rome that’s not been said before? It’s a city, an historical center, a place of great art and culture, and even a personal identity for many that has existed for thousands of years. It’s the home of great thinkers, philosophers, and artists for mill...

“Rio is the natural capital of Brazil. Our iconic mountains, beaches, and bays are celebrated in sambas songs that touch deep into the hearts and minds of the world. Our breathtaking landscape is a UNESCO heritage site. The ‘Cariocas’, we have the privilege to witness, every day...