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To celebrate my boss’s promotion, my coworkers and I all brought or made ornaments that reflected our personalities and quirks. Obviously, I crocheted an ornament featuring my gray cat, a book, and glasses. It’s art; it’s literature; it’s nerdy. 🤓 🐱 🧶

I debated the title of this article throughout the morning, which is no surprise. I frequently argue with myself about words and punctuation marks. (Is this a sign I’m a writer? Perhaps, perhaps.) Should I say “best” or “favorite”? “Best” implies a standard of quality—one hopes an objective standard, yet the word often falls victim to conceptions of taste rather than quality....

Favorite Reads of 2021 I debated the title of this article throughout the morning, which is no surprise. I frequently argue with myself about words and punctuation marks. (Is this a sign I’m a writer? Perhaps, perhaps.) …

Inspired by Yusef Komunyakaa's "Kindness"

Write Right Encounters Kindness Inspired by Yusef Komunyakaa’s “Kindness”