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Essayist Arno Michaelis is a former white supremacist from Milwaukee and the co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds, along with Pardeep Sing Kaleka - the…
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Does a person with a disability always want help? Who decides what another person needs or wants? This is an essay about a brief encounter in a hotel…
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Coming up with the perfect gift is no easy task. But essayist Mel Miskimen thought she'd found just the thing for her husband on their first wedding…
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The relationships we share with our siblings are unique — whether some consider it a bond, or at times, a burden. For Lake Effect essayist Joanne Nelson,…
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Losing a pet is always difficult for the people who love them. But it can be even more difficult for the pets who are left behind, as writer J.F. Riordan…
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Although Milwaukee’s central city is a bustling urban center - you can still see a fair share of wild animals. One of the most common culprits is the wild…
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A big meal like Thanksgiving can leave us with a refrigerator full of leftovers. And for some folks, the leftovers are the best part - as long as you…
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Joanne Nelson has a framed photograph on her desk that makes her think about time, loss, and family. She explores these feelings in this essay, "In My…
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For writer and former white supremacist Arno Michaelis, a series of events and people helped change his life for the better. Michaelis recalls his…
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The Internet can often be a source of stress for those going through hard times. While it can connect us to the world, it can also bring the pain of…