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To Vegetables, With Love

by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Hetty Lui McKinnon, 'the salad lady,' shares her love for vegetables. Find third-culture recipes blending Cantonese and Western flavors, exploring heritage and identity via food.

Sooner or Later

by Del Hahn

NZ comic artist Del Hahn shares his creative journey and 'silly little stories.' Get updates on middle-grade/YA graphic novels, process blogs, and travel diaries.

Writing Wednesdays | Matt Lillywhite 📚 | Substack

by Matt Lillywhite 📚

Matthew Lillywhite's Writing Wednesdays guides writers to find their voice, master the creative process, and build a profitable career, drawing on his success.

Someone Should Do Something | Lauren Gambill MD MPA | Substack

by Lauren Gambill MD MPA

Lauren Gambill, a pediatrician, mother, policy expert, and writer, explores ways to make the world better, sharing stories of progress and setbacks.

Mexico Soul | Jeanine Kitchel | Substack

by Jeanine Kitchel

Author Jeanine Kitchel provides a Cliff's Notes on Mexican travel, history, art, and culture, weaving in personal anecdotes from her life in the Caribbean.

Letter from Iceland | Alda Sigmundsdóttir | Substack

by Alda Sigmundsdóttir

Alda Sigmundsdóttir, an Icelandic writer, shares unfiltered insights into her home country's society, culture, and politics from a unique perspective.

MWENDWA | Paris Mwendwa | Substack

by Paris Mwendwa

Paris Mwendwa's MWENDWA newsletter explores the quiet forces shaping women’s lives, analyzing womanhood through politics, personal narratives, and pop culture.

Without Maps | Daniel Scheffler | Substack

by Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler offers essays on his 'without maps' travel philosophy, inspiring readers to ditch guidebooks and embrace spontaneous adventures.

Pebble Hunting

by Sam Miller

Sam Miller explores the meaning of baseball through his serialized project, 'The Meaning Of Baseball In 18ish Fun Facts,' alongside his distinctive baseball analysis.

Ali on the Run Newsletter | Ali Feller | Substack

by Ali Feller

Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show podcast, shares her love for running, exploring athlete motivation, race insights, and her personal world.

Our Bodies: Ourselves | Liddy Grantland (she/her) | Substack

by Liddy Grantland (she/her)

Liddy Grantland's "Our Bodies: Ourselves" explores disability, reproductive, and body justice via personal stories on embodiment, chronic pain, cancer, gender, and sex, building community.

Transparente | Déborah Laurent | Substack

by Déborah Laurent

Déborah Laurent's Transparente offers a candid, nuanced look at childhood, society, and parenting, creating a supportive space, away from social media noise.

Alex Auder | Alexandra Auder | Substack

by Alexandra Auder

Alexandra Auder, memoirist and actor, shares humorous, candid insights on her unique life and writing, plus details on her virtual writing group.

Half Moon Hustle | Tamara Hinckley | Substack

by Tamara Hinckley

Tamara Hinckley, a Harvard MBA and former Pinterest Director, shares reflections and strategies for ambitious women balancing careers, motherhood, and well-being.

The Lighthouse with Cait Flanders | Substack

by Cait Flanders

Bestselling author Cait Flanders offers a cozy, reflective newsletter with personal stories, observations, and book reviews, aiming to find light in everyday life.

Your Trans Cousin

by Your Trans Cousin

Your Trans Cousin shares personal insights and perspectives on transgender identity and experiences, inviting readers to engage with trans issues.

Expat on a Budget

by Kimberly Anne

Kimberly Anne guides US citizens moving abroad on a budget, sharing personal stories, travelogues, and resources for living in Europe.

Rob Henderson's Newsletter | Substack

by Rob Henderson

Rob Henderson, a Yale and Cambridge scholar from foster care, shares insights on human nature, psychology, and social class, pioneering the 'luxury beliefs' concept.

Margreet’s Comics

by Margreet de Heer

Margreet de Heer shares autobiographical comics about her family, living-apart marriage, and travels, alongside musings on Carl Barks's Donald Duck stories.

just a splash | Ariane Anusbigian | Substack

by Ariane Anusbigian

Ariane Anusbigian offers musings on career, parenting, and life’s transitions. Features girl crush, a bi-weekly Q&A series with inspiring creative women.

Eric Williams | Substack

by Eric Williams

Eric Williams shares bonus podcast episodes, his horny talk show 'Confession Hole,' and performance info, all aimed at making the world gayer.

Ride with Ian | Ian Andersen | Substack

by Ian Andersen

Ian Andersen shares raw, unfiltered dispatches from his epic bike journeys across continents, offering a ground-level view of the world at 10 miles an hour.

Unfinished Journeys

by Emily Chappell

Author and ultra-endurance cyclist Emily Chappell pens personal essays and stories about bike travel, adventure, and community for fellow explorers.

THE KUREISHI CHRONICLES | Hanif Kureishi | Substack

by Hanif Kureishi

Hanif Kureishi, immobilized after a severe fall, dictates raw, personal dispatches from his hospital bed, exploring writing, life, culture, and memories.

Trish Tails

by Dishkitty

Get your daily diary comic from Trish Tails by Dishkitty. Each entry is a unique illustrated story, titled with a concise word and date.

Native Cpeaker

by William L Brown

Native Cpeaker explores William L. Brown's experiences as a 'native speaker' ESL teacher in Ukraine, packed with comics, photos, illustrations, and commentary.

Disability, Chronic Illness, & Culture

by Rebecca Upton

Cultural analysis on disability & chronic illness from Rebecca Upton, a Disability Studies student with lived experience.

Autiblog The Newsletter | Substack

by autiblog

Autiblog, by an autistic scientist and activist, shares articles and personal insights on autism. It amplifies autistic voices, challenging old narratives.

How to Be a Polar Explorer | Substack

by How to Be a Polar Explorer

Monet, the first American woman to ski solo to the South Pole, shares unfiltered truths about training, polar history, and chasing big dreams.

Cadence Weapon | Substack

by Cadence Weapon

Polaris Prize winner and poet laureate Cadence Weapon (Rollie Pemberton) offers deep dives into music, artist discographies, and the future of the industry.

maybe both | Anna Kai | Substack

by Anna Kai

Anna Kai's maybe both offers raw, humorous takes on life's paradoxes—failure, love, sanity. It encourages readers to embrace messy truths, not pretend everything's fine.

Hina Gondal is Turning life’s struggles into soulful words worth keeping.”

Hina Gondal shares heartfelt short stories and inspiring content, transforming life's struggles into soulful, uplifting words.

Holly Starley's Rolling Desk

Holly Starley's newsletter shares lyrical stories from her nomadic life: vanlife, travel, autoimmune journeys, and the profound connections made on the road.

The Anxious Overachiever

Details the author's battle with suicidal ideation, friend's intervention, mental hospital admission, and navigating the challenging return to work.

David Lebovitz Newsletter

The David Lebovitz Newsletter, by Unknown, is a Lifestyle newsletter. No posts are currently available.

The Prairie Homestead

The Prairie Homestead follows Jill & Christian's journey from urban life to a neglected farmstead, learning to garden, raise animals, and build a self-sufficient lifestyle.

Mr. Tako Escapes

Mr. Tako shares his personal financial independence journey, detailing dividend investing, net worth updates, and candid takes on expenses and market challenges.

U Can 2 Magazine

U Can 2 Magazine is a disability magazine. It covers mobility, accessible living, rights, and policy, actively advocating for disabled individuals.

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano

In Desk Notes, Charles Schifano shares insightful, timeless essays on language, books, film, art, politics, history, and personal narratives.

Explores the complex, often untold stories of growing up medicated. Unpacks personal experiences, challenges, and reflections from those raised on Ritalin.

Christene Barberich's newsletter offers an intimate look at living in a tiny apartment, covering design, organization, and daily life.

Frederik Gieschen's "Frederik Journals" presents his personal reflections, insights, and observations across diverse subjects.

Explores Japan through the unique lens of a hapa individual, sharing personal stories, cultural insights, and observations.

xoxo Dorie is Dorie's personal newsletter, delivering her distinct voice, insights, and current reflections directly to readers.