Walker Larson
Author
Before becoming a freelance journalist and culture writer, Walker Larson taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin, where he resides with his wife and daughter. He holds a master’s in English literature and language, and his writing has appeared in The Hemingway Review, Intellectual Takeout, and his Substack, The Hazelnut. He is also the author of two novels, “Hologram” and “Song of Spheres.”
LATEST
Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century
Though it only lasted a few months during the French Revolution, the Paris Commune served as an early blueprint for 20th-century communist regimes.
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Why Meaningful Relationships Matter More Than Ever
Loneliness affects nearly one in three American adults on a weekly basis, leading experts to emphasize the importance of connection and community.
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A Father’s Guide to Welcoming a Newborn
The first weeks may feel overwhelming, but dads who rise to the challenge can create a sanctuary for their family.
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Imagination Is a Skill: How to Keep It Sharp
Despite its mysterious nature, imagination can be strengthened through deliberate practice and everyday habits.
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Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
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How Music Heals
From hospital wards to rehabilitation centers, music helps patients in ways that medication sometimes can’t.
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How to Turn a ‘Blah’ Day Into a Good One
Even the most unremarkable day can be revived through small, extraordinary actions.
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Fun Holiday Pastimes: 10 Old-Fashioned Parlor Games to Try
Before there were screens and gadgets, these games brought a glow of laughter and connection to homes—and they can again.
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The Mystery of Aging: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
In this poem, death and rebirth are present in the same breath, interlaced in the same images.
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Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century
Though it only lasted a few months during the French Revolution, the Paris Commune served as an early blueprint for 20th-century communist regimes.
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Why Meaningful Relationships Matter More Than Ever
Loneliness affects nearly one in three American adults on a weekly basis, leading experts to emphasize the importance of connection and community.
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A Father’s Guide to Welcoming a Newborn
The first weeks may feel overwhelming, but dads who rise to the challenge can create a sanctuary for their family.
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Imagination Is a Skill: How to Keep It Sharp
Despite its mysterious nature, imagination can be strengthened through deliberate practice and everyday habits.
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Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
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How Music Heals
From hospital wards to rehabilitation centers, music helps patients in ways that medication sometimes can’t.
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How to Turn a ‘Blah’ Day Into a Good One
Even the most unremarkable day can be revived through small, extraordinary actions.
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Fun Holiday Pastimes: 10 Old-Fashioned Parlor Games to Try
Before there were screens and gadgets, these games brought a glow of laughter and connection to homes—and they can again.
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The Mystery of Aging: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
In this poem, death and rebirth are present in the same breath, interlaced in the same images.
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