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The First Read Is Pure Reaction

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Jun 22, 2026

The First Read Is Pure Reaction

My 9 repeat essay, short story, & criticism reads.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
The Desk Salon with Eli Davies

Salon Series

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Jun 21, 2026

The Desk Salon with Eli Davies

A conversation with the author of 'The Spinster Cookbook.'

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Being a Regular

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Jun 15, 2026

On Being a Regular

And San Juan City Hall's random war against trees.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Bread, Broccolini, & the Greatest Flan of My Life

The Monthly Menu

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Jun 12, 2026

Bread, Broccolini, & the Greatest Flan of My Life

We’re stuck in San Juan until Benny’s done with chemo. Here’s what we’re eating.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Values

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Jun 8, 2026

On Values

I took the bait and ended up in a rage.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
I’m in a Very Middle-Aged Media Moment

Recommends

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Jun 5, 2026

I’m in a Very Middle-Aged Media Moment

Italian political dramas and summer ennui.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Leather

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Jun 1, 2026

On Leather

Consider the material.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Hothouse 🍅 Issue 2 of Tomato Tomato

TOMATO TOMATO

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May 29, 2026

Hothouse 🍅 Issue 2 of Tomato Tomato

Stories that will take you from Bulgaria’s ski slopes to Singapore’s canteens.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
The Desk Salon with Ariel Saramandi

Salon Series

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May 26, 2026

The Desk Salon with Ariel Saramandi

Discussing her book ‘A Portrait of an Island on Fire.’

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
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