The Roundup

Letter 24: A cauldron of soup, being done for the day, and the joy of a low-stakes crossword.

Letter 23: Parenting, a reading interview, summer sketching, and birthday brownies.

Letter 22: Attention + Engagement, Maestro Classics, Garlic Bread, and art to love.

Letter 21: Survivor tales, James Herriot, Debussy, and my favorite flashmob.

Letter 20: An artist, a math game, and my favorite mixing bowl.

Letter 19: Our 2023 reading favorites,"Egg Breakfast," and some Advent + Christmas thoughts.

Letter 18: Small poems, hamsters, and pumpkin season.

Letter 17: A new school year, Brother Theophane, and the enthusiasm of Aaron Copland.

Letter 16: Getting out of bed, whaling, and cardamom bread.