Years ago I spent quite a bit of time writing about Ashland Trees of the Year. Each year, Ashland picks a “tree of the year,” and you’ll often find trees around town with the informational markers in front. It is one of those things that I found so wonderful about this town — and educational. …
I’ve long heard wonderful things about Blue Toba in Ashland and am so glad I finally made it. This tiny Indonesian restaurant has a short but diverse menu that includes an abundance of amazing vegan dishes. On this visit I was able to sample three items, all delicious. My favorite (I think) was the opor, …
Sangamithra Iyer’s essay “Are You Willing?” appears in Writing for Animals. Q: In what ways has your writing changed as your knowledge and awareness of animals has evolved? A: My entry into the world of writing about animals was when I worked for Satya Magazine more than a decade ago. Each month was a deep …
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Marybeth Holleman’s essay “Other Nations” appears in Writing for Animals. Q: In what ways has your writing changed as your knowledge and awareness of animals has evolved? A: It’s become more challenging, and more interesting. The more I learn and experience the more-than-human world, the more I see the need, as a writer, to …
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Rosemary Lombard’s essay “A Case for More Reality in Writing for Animals” appears in Writing for Animals. Q: In what ways has your writing changed as your knowledge and awareness has evolved? A: That is a long story with many bends. In grad school, except for a single nonfiction course, I was schooled in academic …
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