On Beauty
Unwise words that reveal the wide range of human lunacy when it comes to physical beauty.
Guilt Trip/Ego Trip — Four Simple Lessons from the Camino
On any difficult journey, there’s a sweet spot somewhere between guilt and pride, and it isn’t easy to find.
A Happening at the Albergue: Window Wars
How a window war in the albergue became a running joke—and the tie that bound our multinational pilgrim horde together for 800km and 6 weeks
Strength and Weakness on the Camino
A beautiful essay on grief, friendship, and very long walks, by a young Swiss pilgrim we met on the Camino in 2015.
“The Camino Provides”—A Reflection
The Camino doesn’t provide, as if by magic. It’s made out of people, and they are the ones doing the providing.
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
Dedicated to Anna Yegorova and my beloved авиатриссы, on the 70th anniversary of Russia’s Victory Day
Halcyon Days, Heartbreak Edition
The dangers inherent in unskilled renovation, unequal shovel fights, and falling in love with a piece of real estate
What We Talk About When We Talk About “Rape Culture”
An Open Letter to the Good Guys: It’s in your power to punch holes in rape culture in ways we cannot.
The Greenery 