This month on The Gloria Sirens, we challenge ourselves–and you–to venture into the dark spaces of your lives. Cup your hand around the flame and creak up the stairs into the drafty attic. […]
October: Bogeymen
“Swept Away” by Robyn Sarah, via The Writer’s Almanac
Today’s poem on The Writer’s Almanac hits about seven different places inside me. Â What about you? Â Here’s the beginning: . Swept Away How innocent are lovers in the middle of their lives, […]
The Language of Water
Originally posted on L.E.A.P:
At the end of August, as the slight chill of Autumn drifts through open windows in the early morning, we pack up dogs, food, books…
Sirens and Sisters Kick Essay Ass
Readers, take a look at the soon to be released Best American Essays, edited by Ariel Levy, and you’ll find not only amazing pieces and authors selected for inclusion, but an awe-inspiring list […]
Conditional Romantic Love?
I grew up going to church, I met my former husband at church, and I was always taught and always believed that love, including romantic love, should be unconditional. Or I thought I believed it.
Advice to a Friend Who Has Quit His Mediocre Job
Originally posted on The Manifesto:
So, I’m about 3 months ahead of you on this quitting your job thing, which means I know some of the things you may go through. Everybody’s…
Big Sky Church (or, My Two Weddings)
Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. –Walt Whitman Weddings! First of all, let me be honest: I never thought I’d […]
Op-ed: Kim Davis Deserves Criticism But Not for Her Looks
Woman-bashing, fat-shaming, resorting to personal attacks against women regarding appearance when we don’t agree with them… what’s up with this, anyway? Â Julie Compton, a lesbian who endures regular rude and insensitive treatment […]
A Humanitarian Wedding Feast in Turkey
A Turkish bride and groom opted to feed 4,000 Syrian refugees instead of holding a traditional wedding reception. Â Fethullah ĂśzĂĽmcĂĽoÄźlu and Esra Polat weighed feeding their family and friends against feeding those […]
“Altruism” by Molly Peacock
What if we got outside ourselves and there / really was an outside out there, not just / our insides turned inside out? What if there / really were a you beyond […]
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