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Holiday Baking: A Gingerbread Legacy
I know there’s more to the holidays than baking, but baking is simply one of those things my family does this time of year. It’s a ritual, a practice, an experience playing out over time that builds layers of memory and meaning. Even if I weren’t baking for holiday gatherings or for gifts, I’d still…
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Yarns and Yams: On Enjoying What My Loved Ones Enjoy
“I’m trusting that these shared meals are accomplishing, or may yet accomplish, something with good in it. Perhaps, at the very least, they’re a start.” – from “Yarns and Yams” Now that we’ve reached the month when many families in the US gather for Thanksgiving meals, I’m sharing this reflection I wrote earlier in the…
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I’m so grateful for all the contributors and editors of The Polk Street Review 2025! We had a lovely book launch party with readings and reflections on our work. It was an honor to accept the Award of Merit (Best in Book) award for my essay “On Memories and Acts of Care.” Some wonderful writers and artists have shared their work in this year’s TPSR! – Callie
Callie J. Smith 