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Recommended by Sue Ferrera

Commentary and analysis on U.S. and international politics and policy...and other things you need to know from the host of Deep State Radio and the founder and ceo of The DSR Network.

Reporting from Quiltropolis

By Marianne Fons

Marianne Fons writes from the small town of Winterset, Iowa, reporting on quilty and non-quilty topics.

Reading Reporting from Quiltropolis feels like time spent with a good friend in pursuit of common interests-- currently one of my favorite stops on Substack.

- Sue Ferrera

Unstack Substack

By Kristi Keller

I help fellow Substackers make the most of their time by unstacking all the back-end chores that come along with writing on this platform.

Listen First in a Curious World

By Leslie Rasmussen

I am curious about people, so I listen to them and I'm curious about the world, so I listen and pay attention as nature unfolds around me in all its mystery. Both fill me with surprise and wonder and I want to tell you about it.

Leslie's writing makes me feel as if I've been out in nature as opposed to just reading about it. Listen First has become a must read for me.

- Sue Ferrera

Seasons of the Soul

By Deb Sinness

Stories from a migratory snowbird…on retirement, the places we go, and approaching life my seventh decade. Come along for the ride!

Always a lovely read, reminding me of the beauty our world offers, both from the humans inhabiting the planet as well as the places I've yet to see!

- Sue Ferrera

Rootsie

By Rita Ott Ramstad

Dispatches from a small, creative life

Because Life is Messy...

By Paulette Bodeman of Because Life Is Messy…

Finding the gold in the beautiful mess of our precious lives.

Along with the infinite wisdom that Paulette shares in her posts, I particularly enjoy her frank nature; it's refreshing and keeps me coming back for more.

- Sue Ferrera

TrailmiX

By Heather Serrano

TrailmiX is more than just a blog; it’s a journey, an open invitation for you to join us as we hike, bike, and snowshoe with a toddler and a baby in tow.

I am always excited to travel along on the adventures of this sweet family. Heather offers extremely useful information for parents interested in exposing their children to the beauty nature offers.

- Sue Ferrera

Going Solo at the End of the World

By Marya Hornbacher—Going Solo

Solo traveler and New York Times bestselling author goes rogue to bring readers a first-person report from the far reaches of the American road.

My Favorite Classical Music

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Thursday highlights about a classical piece or composer along with Saturday classical picks for a beautiful start to your weekend.

The Deeper Call

By Ashley Neese

Sparking inquiry to live a deeper life. A space to slow down, practice radical self-trust, and connect to our inner knowing. Come for the breathwork, stay for the personal essays.

Holly Starley's Rolling Desk

My living room is the world. Pull up a chair.

Window Over the Sink

By Liz Flaherty

Stories from the heart. Sometimes the conscience. Occasionally the funnybone.

Washing my dishes looking out my kitchen window often proves to be the time I put my puzzle together, aka my daily life. Liz shares her version of the puzzle, which resonates.

- Sue Ferrera

The Mindful Writer

By Amanda Saint

The Mindful Writer is all about using our words to create positive human connection. Posts about creating stories filled with compassion, writing for wellness, and living and writing mindfully.

Good Humor

Humor essays, interviews with Funny AF Women and comedy videos from an empty nester mom still waiting for her kids to text her back.

C.K.'s posts brighten the day, sharing her humorous stories of life with her family and their beloved animals... you'll love the dog stories.

- Sue Ferrera

Life (un)Learned

By Kim Van Bruggen

Where you unravel ingrained beliefs, examine limiting habits, and navigate life transitions with a recovering CEO.

Kim's writing is introspective and thoughtful, always leaving me with something valuable to consider.

- Sue Ferrera

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

Where you get real expert guidance for meaningful Substack growth | A top-3 bestselling, featured Substack

Sarah offers exceptional guidance for writers both on Substack and in general.

- Sue Ferrera

My Weird and Wonderful Life

By Patricia Meier

Do you feel alone in your spiritual experiences? Feel like no one would believe what you heard, saw, or felt? This page is for you! Here I share my journey to feel Connected, Loved, and Enough; filled with hypnosis, channeling, & energy work.

Patricia shares a much needed light in the world. It's always a pleasure to read her work.

- Sue Ferrera

A Wilder Wonder

By Jes Raymond

Cultivating curiosity and awe. An illustrated refocus for your creative life.

Courageous Conversations

By Susan Harley

Consciously living in the decline of the old world as the new emergences, with curiosity, purpose & even joy most days. . Health, resilience and spiritual aspirations for living in the Meta crisis 💖 plus a weekly Poetry of Resistance.

I love Susan's poetry readings! Five or so blissful minutes to start my day off on a great note!

- Sue Ferrera

Seeing Upside Down

By Jeannie Lynn

Observing life through the lenses of inversions, paradoxes, and metaphors.

Jeannie Lynn puts the reader in her world, sharing with us a richly candid and unfiltered experience.

- Sue Ferrera

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it might save yours.

Sitting At My Own Feet

By Gail Sawyer

Life from my stance.

Pretend You're Good At It

By Jen Zug Writes

Personal stories about fear, flailing, and figuring it out, sent weekly on Wednesdays.

I rarely do a pass on Jen's posts, which is the highest compliment I can offer.

- Sue Ferrera

Wild Beauty

By Joyce Wycoff

Wild Beauty hides in crashing waves, secluded places, smiling faces, poetic phrases … everywhere, and that’s where I plan to be … there to see it and bring back pieces to share.

Joyce offers guidance on seeking and finding gratitude in life by way of journaling.

- Sue Ferrera

The Dawning Light

By Chinmayan

A daily journal of inspiring transformational writing, stories and poetry to help you light up your day with a grateful and positive attitude!

Dear Reader, I'm lost

By Rebecca Holden

Letters from a writer navigating the world with absolutely no sense of direction.

Rebecca is, in a word, delightful.

- Sue Ferrera

Little Things

By Ali Griffin Vingiano

a newsletter about creativity & being human. full of essays, recommendations, advice, and community events.

I love Ali's posts and her ability to bring people together! We need more Alis in the world!

- Sue Ferrera

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

By Terry Freedman

Reflections on literature * Musings on everyday life * Book reviews * Experiments in creative nonfiction writing * Humour

Beyond Pathological

By Sarah Fay

Mental health. Reimagined.

gotham girl

By Alisa Kennedy Jones

gotham girl is a reader-supported newsletter for inquisitive readers from bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones. "One of America’s funniest, most singular voices on Substack" — The New York Times

Shangrilogs

By Kelton Wright

High altitude relocation, recreation, and renovation in a town of 180 people (and 51 dogs.)

An exceptional writer, Kelton shares stories about her life in the mountains.

- Sue Ferrera

Spark in the Dark

By Gillian & Li'l Bean

How to human at the end of the world.* Musings on living a good life while building the world you want to hand to future generations. Cartoons and thoughts from Li’l Bean.

Gillian and Li'l Bean have quickly become a favorite read of mine. Gillian's glimmers remind me to be mindful of my own simple pleasures.

- Sue Ferrera

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

The Abundance

By David W. Berner

Living authentically, artfully, deliberately

Life in the Real World

By Karen Davis

An Oasis of Peace and Beauty

It's a toss up what I enjoy more, Karen's words or her photography. Her posts leave me with a peacefulness and a sense of wonder.

- Sue Ferrera

The Intellectual Investor

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Value Investing, Life/Philosophy and Classical Music Explained

Both Are True

By Alex Dobrenko

Funny, deep, relatable stories from a dad to two, husband to one, friend to all (except himself who he doesn't like v much but is working on it but like how can you really like yourself knowing everything you know about yourself, you know?)

A funny man who writes about life as new father, with a family history that warms my heart.

- Sue Ferrera