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I’m grateful for the bone-weary ugliness of some of the moments, and for the divine intermezzos in between
Xian Gu
February 11
February 11
New Orleans isn’t just a place; it’s an entire culture
Josephine Everly
January 23
January 23
Eventually, I fell in love — with the city and with another person
Amanda Cherry
December 11
December 11
Relocating was the right move, but right is rarely easy
Nneka McGuire
October 31
October 31
A year ago, I thought I would never leave the city
Alexandra Morra
September 29
September 29
Now, I crave the city’s tree-lined neighborhoods
Erika Meyer
August 24
August 24
This town healed me in more ways than one
Alli Ewing
July 24
July 24
The Pacific Northwest showed me that water can make things grow, including a person
Esmy Jimenez
June 8
June 8
I hope I never lose California’s relaxed spirit
Ann-Marie Alcántara
May 7
May 7
Leaving behind the harsh yet magical city that defined my early 20s
Ali Larrick
April 4
April 4