Personal Essay

Island life has its perils. While we no longer have to weather traffic jams and... (more)

As we look back and reflect on the year that was, we here at Modern... (more)

What raising and harvesting chickens taught me about killing in the service of living.

As I tended to native flowers on my fire escape, I discovered there’s a lot... (more)

Every spring, my family gathers around our Passover table, which isn’t complete without a few... (more)

Our family’s backyard chickens, acquired in the early days of the pandemic, have shown me... (more)

Lessons on farming, love and patience.

Grown throughout the English countryside, the tart berries can be used to make a festive... (more)

In the early days of the pandemic, I tended to my new plot and houseplants... (more)