Aug 12, 2026 | Wednesday Quotes
If my experience is any indication, personal letter writing has become rarer. The difference between emails and ‘real’ letters is surely related to why we write less even as it has become easier. But here I want to reflect on the importance and beauty of writing to...
Jan 31, 2018 | Good Work, Wednesday Quotes
“The hand is the tool of tools.” Aristotle This post is different. Last autumn I decided I want to retrain my hand. To write. I had three reasons. First, my wife has always had beautiful handwriting, and it is simply so aesthetically pleasing. Second, I have read that...
Oct 1, 2014 | Articles, Front Porch Republic, True Friendship
I share some thoughts on this question at Front Porch Republic, following my attending a conference with Wendell Berry this past weekend: Texting: Why I Resolve to Avoid It John CuddebackHusband, father, and professor of Philosophy. LifeCraft springs from one...
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