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ALYSE ANDREE · NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. 1/9/26 ALYSE ANDREE · NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. 1/9/26

BIRDIE (PART 1)

From birth to the moment of their slaughter, most chickens bred for meat only live about 45 days. These birds, raised to die, have colloquially come to be known as “broilers.” But Amos, a little boy from Fargo, North Dakota, called his chick by a name more tenderhearted.

EMILY SLEPSKY · ROSWELL, GA. 1/9/26 EMILY SLEPSKY · ROSWELL, GA. 1/9/26

THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF BECOMING A PERSON WITH TASTE

This accompanying artwork is the sole property of artist Lynne McDonald and held under copyright. Lynne McDonald’s images, artwork, and content on this website and her website may not be copied, collected, or used for personal or professional gain without written permission from her.

Not a fully fleshed-out identity, not a “this is my signature scent, cocktail, philosophy, and five-year plan” kind of thing.

MATTHEW H. NEWELL · GUEST WRITER · BLOOMINGTON, ILL. 1/9/26 MATTHEW H. NEWELL · GUEST WRITER · BLOOMINGTON, ILL. 1/9/26

SIX STRINGS AND AN HONEST HAND: STEVE CROPPER

Steve Cropper’s passing feels like someone dimming a light that has been on so long we forgot how much it guided us.

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ONE HUNDRED WORDS

Artwork: "sweet delta blues" by Kirk Stansbury.

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“What is my New Year's resolution for 2026? To spend as little time as possible in the same room as my phone.”

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“My 2026 resolution? I've got three: one, listen to more music. Two, return to my size 34 fit. And three, save democracy.”

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“My resolution is to be more decisive, as in to stop seeking validation from others when making a decision.”

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