A reflection on the value of living in an urban area — in spite of everything.
Category Archives: Words for MN
An Ode To Writing By Fingers
The joy of a clicking keyboard.
The Place Is In The Details
When it comes to how something feels, the details can make all the difference.
Books Are My Refuge From The World And My Connection To It
Books and bookstores as self-care.
Top 9
I started @words.by.emily late in 2018, but this project has still managed to top my list of what I’m grateful for about this past year. It has truly been a blessing to have the space to focus on creating and to receive encouragement from all of you (to the tune of 8.5k likes, at that!).Continue reading “Top 9”
People Belong Together
Third places are essential for our ability to gather together and combat loneliness in cities.
No Reason
Time with friends (and brunch) doesn’t need a reason to be a priority.
There’s Something About The Smell Of A Bookstore
The one goes out to my fellow book lovers.