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Sep 24, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 24, 2026

    Creating in the Dark: Join My Night School Masterclass (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    “To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight, and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings, and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.” — Wendell BerryIn the lucky dark, no light to guide,except for my heart, this fire inside. ––St John of the Cross<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rJpf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amaz

  2. Issue · Sep 17, 2026

    Dear Fred Craddock (opens the original)

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    I address the following letter to Fred Craddock (April 30, 1928 – March 6, 2015), a kind of Dolly Parton genius of a preacher, ordained in rural Tennessee, who rose to stardom as a teacher, writer, and preaching professor. I only met him once, but in my letter below, you’ll get a peek into how he impacted me, the power of letters, my wonky journey, navigating religion as a dancer, the joy and honesty it takes to honor elders, and the challenge of bridging distances with folks in my lineag

  3. Issue · Sep 10, 2026

    Change Happens: A Letter to My Readers (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    Dear Readers,I’m navigating a change. I’m pretty sure it’s an elder thing. My last Substack was a month ago. I felt my umph depart right after we published the beloved family book, The Great Dance. So, I gave myself a time-out, and very few obligations outside of family. Time to rest, yes. And, time to listen.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4rfY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-pos

  4. Issue · Aug 5, 2026

    The Great Dance Book Party (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  5. Issue · Jul 27, 2026

    Dancing with Liddy (opens the original)

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