Good morning
Around March 2020, I had the idea to write a short essay each morning on something beautiful. It would be in a style reminiscent of the poet Frank O’Hara, who wrote poetry on his lunch break, hence his 1964 book Lunch Poems.
And I forgot the idea a few minutes later.
March 2021, I remembered it again and decided it would be a nice thing to try. The title, “Meditations in an Emergency,” is borrowed from a Frank O’Hara poem.
It’s evolved into a couple things:
For everybody: A short essay sent Saturday mornings about something I find beautiful.
For members: A Sunday supplement with three-plus things to love. New fashion, great books, travel gear, the latest great music.
Also for members: A travel piece once a month dispatched from the wilderness, to kickstart your wanderlust.
Finally, any “Founding Supporters” receive copies of two of my books inscribed to whomever, shipping included, of their choice.
Some of people’s favorite posts from the “meditations” are A single painting, Animals being animals, A metal thermos, and My ode to a Swiss breakfast.
It is all low-key. Thanks for reading!
What the what
“Meditations in an Emergency” is a weekly essay from author Rosecrans Baldwin about something beautiful. Members receive a Sunday supplement with three-plus things to love, plus a monthly travel-lust ballyhoo.
Rosecrans is a correspondent for GQ, a contributor at Travel + Leisure, and the bestselling author of Everything Now, winner of the California Book Award. Other books include The Last Kid Left and Paris, I Love You but You’re Bringing Me Down. His debut novel, You Lost Me There, was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice.
For magazine articles, bio, contact info: rosecransbaldwin.com.
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