More Beautiful Than Necessary

My attempt to share words that are more beauty and goodness, less "obfuscating nonsense" (nod to Stegner)

For the light-chasers, beauty-seekers, and slow art enthusiasts. Mostly lyrical essays and link round-ups.

Everything the locusts have eaten, God is returning to me as honey.

"If you're lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it." John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

For the believers, the doubters, the halfway in or outers. Saying the quiet part out loud.

A newsletter on writing craft and style—from an editor in publishing who believes in the spiritual practice of the creative process.

A monthly-ish newsletter about faith, life, food, art and creativity.

Noticing what's still beautiful, good, and true in the world. Because it's there—if you have the eyes to see.

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