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From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy
The Reality Posture

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Oct 5, 2026

The Reality Posture

When is "political" just normal?

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Shelter in Place

TOMATO TOMATO

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Oct 2, 2026

Shelter in Place

Studies in home—Tomato Tomato, issue 4.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
I Forgot to Hit Record

Salon Series

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Sep 28, 2026

I Forgot to Hit Record

Or, How to Craft an Interview with Kate Zambreno.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Take the Two-Hour Mini Food Essay Workshop

The Monthly Menu

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Sep 25, 2026

Take the Two-Hour Mini Food Essay Workshop

Plus: Innovations in Cheap Lunch and more eating, cooking, & drinking

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

Is Food Flopping?

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Sep 21, 2026

Is Food Flopping?

Or has it never really peaked?

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Notes on a Favorite Author

Recommends

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Sep 18, 2026

Notes on a Favorite Author

Come chat with Kate Zambreno on Sunday. Plus the Recommends...

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

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Excerpts from a lecture, as well as a sincere question.

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Plus more of what to look forward to in the upcoming months.

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