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The Holy Spirit Visited Me in the Form of a Gray Kitten
by Carlisle Patete | Jun 17, 2026 | Placeless
These small gray kittens sleeping on my porch were a comfort, but also a pang.
Ghosts Are Real, They Just Aren’t Human
by Nathan Hilbrands | Jun 16, 2026 | Placeless
But like the holy grail, these birds might not exist.
The Spirit of the West Rides On
by Clint Wilson | Jun 15, 2026 | Placeless
Like water, humanity is very good at leaking out and forcing its way through to some unknown in pursuit of something greater.
Saudade and Fernweh and Anemoia—Oh My!
by Noah Keene | Jun 14, 2026 | Placeless
For my own sake, I have to close the door to those spirit worlds.
The Cardinal
by Olivia Harre | Jun 13, 2026 | Missouri, Placeless
Without hesitation she said, “Oh my gosh, that is sooo Goggy.”
“And with Your Spirit”
by Liana Hirner | Jun 12, 2026 | Placeless
Whether I was in Georgia or Michigan, I could recite the Nicene Creed like I was back at home, sitting with my family in the third pew.
All the Drinks I Didn’t Have
by Eleanor Lee | Jun 11, 2026 | Placeless
I scan the menu for a Moscow Mule—a good sign that I can order my beloved ginger beer.
Horse Movie
by Philip Rienstra | Jun 10, 2026 | Placeless
I saw an interview with Billie Eilish where she reported pulling up the movie to cry on command, which is as good of an endorsement as you could ask for
What Makes a Good Life?
by Michelle Ferdinands | Jun 9, 2026 | Placeless
If I had the dream marriage, dream house, and dream job, would I actually be happy?
Distracted from Distraction by Distraction
by Josh Parks | Jun 8, 2026 | Placeless
In the world of machines and corporations, you can’t think, you can’t dream, you can’t pray.
A Mourning Dove on the News
by Emilyn Shortridge | Jun 6, 2026 | Japan, Michigan
I silently noted the tiles on the sidewalks, the salty flavor of miso soup, the glimpse of a persimmon tree behind the chapel.
Attentiveness to the Ordinary
by Alex Johnson | Jun 5, 2026 | Placeless
I know how transformative it is to have an intentional community, to commit to not being alone together but being together together.
A Meandering Spirit: One Year Later
by Madeline Witvliet | Jun 3, 2026 | Placeless
I’ve now been a graduate for a full year—enough time to get used to the monotony of work, rent, groceries, etc.
Roving Spirit
by Sam Tuit | Jun 1, 2026 | Placeless
Is it weird to empathize with a rover?
Call For Audition Submissions
by Alex Johnson | May 31, 2026 | Placeless
Are you interested in joining the post calvin community? We have openings for new writers beginning this August, and we’d love to hear from you!
Summer Joys and Blues
by Samuel Fynewever | May 30, 2026 | Michigan
When I ran out of school, I crashed into grief.
Well-Collected Junk
by Julia McKee | May 29, 2026 | Placeless
A right angle? In my house? Can’t count on it.
Did I Blow the Chance I Had to Meet My Childhood Hero?
by Izzy Nunez | May 28, 2026 | Placeless
I kept practicing throughout the day, like “Hey Abby, big fan, could I grab a picture?”
What I Used To Be
by Annaka Koster | May 26, 2026 | Michigan
In some shots, you can see things that I recognize from my childhood—a clock, a chair, some of the my brother’s first toys.
Sabrina Carpenter, Princess Ida, and the Battle of the Sexes
by Sam Koster | May 25, 2026 | Placeless
In ‘the battle of the sexes’ the question seems to be “Who is better: Men or Women?” The question I keep feeling like I need to scream is “Why do you keep wanting to find reasons to be better than someone else?!”
Bus-Riding and the Ethics of Convenience
by Savannah Shustack | May 22, 2026 | Placeless
Making eye contact is unusual, speaking to a stranger even more so.
Plodding, or Does the Hike Count if the Steps Don’t?
by Emily Joy Stroble | May 21, 2026 | Colorado
I may have just wasted my one good, cool nature fact, and this isn’t even a nature essay.
A Good Deal? Shavasanas and Rent-Seeking
by Rylan Shewmaker | May 20, 2026 | Placeless
I had approximately six days to solve this moral dilemma.
Stars and Stripes: The Best and Worst US Men’s Soccer Kits Throughout History
by Luke Brandsen | May 19, 2026 | Placeless
After all, the “f” in “football” stands for nothing if not for “fashion.”
How-To Guide for Moving Back Home After College
by Priscilla Chang | May 18, 2026 | Thailand
Wallow a little in self-pity. Start regretting all life decisions.
All the Little Sweet Treats I Ate in Italy
by Carlisle Patete | May 17, 2026 | Italy
Last week I randomly found myself on a flight to Florence, Italy, with no other goal than to eat some local tiramisu.
How Do We AI?
by Clint Wilson | May 15, 2026 | Placeless
I fear we are not rising to the task of developing and distributing this technology responsibly and equally.
No One Has a Wattpad Phase Anymore
by Noah Keene | May 14, 2026 | Placeless
We’re seeing the consequences of writers playing hooky from the Wattpad/AO3/Fanfiction.net School of S—ty First Drafts.
My Best Friends’ Babies
by Olivia Harre | May 13, 2026 | Placeless
Every glimpse of my people I see in these little faces is extraordinary.
Back to Pen and Paper
by Liana Hirner | May 12, 2026 | Placeless
Soon the crisp paragraphs are surrounded with chaotic towers of written words, the columns teetering precariously.
