Constant Commoner | Ramona Grigg

Recommended by Ramona Grigg

An ongoing conversation about the daily mess of life: Family, politics, books, teaching, writing, journalism - and dogs, always dogs. In my world, hope is a fact.

Connie Schultz will break your heart and ease your heart and let you know it'll be all right. I'm thrilled that she chose Substack. I want to be where she is.

- Ramona Grigg

RaphaelWrites

By Lev Raphael

Weekly reports every Wednesday on the writing life from a widely-published, award-winning veteran of publishing who's also been a print, radio, and online book reviewer and the host of an interview show with guests like Salman Rushdie and Erica Jong.

BordoLines

By Susan Bordo

I write about politics, gender, history, popular culture, and mass media—what moves me, what delights me, what irritates me, and what worries me—from movies and cable tv to mainstream news publications and broadcasts to commercials and ads.

Michiganography

By Michiganographer

Michigan art, Michigan history, Michigan art history.

Enchanted in America

By Tara

Wonder ~ Humor ~ Literature ~ Surprise

I love anything that suggests enchantment and Tara Penry celebrates it brilliantly. I'm thrilled to recommend her posts.

- Ramona Grigg

Soaring Twenties

By Thomas J Bevan

A collective of essayists, storytellers, poets, photographers, painters, filmmakers all creating and collaborating to make the internet human again.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

By Mary L Trump

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

Thoughts from the GOOD Trump

- Ramona Grigg

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

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

By and about old people. It never gets old!

- Ramona Grigg

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Brent and Michael are Going Places

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay digital nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.

Non-Boring History

By Annette Laing

Join renegade academic Dr. Annette Laing for a witty, thoughtful, and ever-surprising tour of US and UK history, and how historians think.

Garrison Keillor and Friends

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

Posts of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

Aging Well News

By Janice Walton

Want to live your later years to the fullest? This newsletter is filled with ideas based on my experiences as an older adult.

I love this blog. Aging well is the best revenge!

- Ramona Grigg

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about seeing more, feeling more, and asking better questions. Curiosity makes everything better - but can it be *learned*? Let's find out.

Mike Sowden has a smart, unique and often hilarious way of looking at everything. Try him, you'll like him!

- Ramona Grigg

Letters of Note

By Shaun Usher

Nothing but history's most interesting letters.

A fascinating series of letters by famous people.

- Ramona Grigg

moviewise: Life Lessons From Movies

By moviewise 🎟

Improve your life one movie scene at a time! Discover valuable life lessons hidden within your favorite films. Subscribe for weekly insights on personal growth inspired by the big screen. #MovieTherapy #MovieRecommendations

A movie buff shares his choices and gives reasons why.

- Ramona Grigg

Memoir Land

By Memoir Monday

Three verticals: Memoir Monday: A collaboration among Granta, Guernica, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion Magazine, The Walrus, Electric Literature, Literary Hub, Oldster Magazine; First Person Singular original essays; The Lit Lab interviews + craft essays.

Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

No algorithms, no outrage. Just an essential daily newsletter trusted by 175,000+ smart people who want to understand the world, one day at a time. Plus bonus ebooks (aka 'Ubooks').

Always something interesting going on there. Bill Murphy has a huge following and he deserves it!

- Ramona Grigg

Men Yell at Me

By lyz

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.

Who would not want to read a blog called "Men Yell at Me"? It drew me in and then it made me stay.

- Ramona Grigg

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

Popular Information

By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.

On Substack

By Substack Writers

Resources, news, and stories for and about writers. Written by the Substack team.

Essential for keeping on top of new programs and additions and for understanding the reasons for Substack's actions. Comments are open!

- Ramona Grigg