Constance Carlson

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The Paris Review mourns the loss of Louise Glück (1943-2023). In celebration of her life and work, we’ve unlocked her poems from our archive. theparisreview.org/authors/26185/…

Properly pruning to set apple trees up for success southernminn.com/faribault_dail…

Renowned artist Banksy unveiled graffitis in different parts of Ukraine, some of which had been occupied by Russia and heavily damaged by fighting in the early days of Moscow's invasion. Photos by Banksy and Gleb Garanich/Reuters

Only a handful of people will truly appreciate how horrifying this is.

@JCubins CONGRATULATIONS!!🎉 (yes, I’m shouting!)

After 5 years, 4 chapters, 3 cities, and 2 states, I officially have 1 PhD! 👩🏼‍🎓

Contrary to what many think, I don't spend my time talking to dismissives and my only helpful tip is this: don't bother, unless (a) you enjoy arguing and never getting anywhere or (b) there are other people listening who need to know there are solid answers to their objections.

"No matter what happens to the protests... the most viral song in #Iran’s history, likely to be remembered for decades to come, isn’t about resistance to America or Israel or anywhere else. It’s a song about Iranian dreams for a normal life"—@ksadjadpour theguardian.com/global-develop…

Field of Flowers, 1910 #schiele #egonschiele wikiart.org/en/egon-schiel…

"If we were not so single-minded about keeping our lives moving, and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge silence might interrupt this sadness of never understanding ourselves..." Remembering Neruda, who entered the hugest silence 49 years ago today: themarginalian.org/2015/05/28/kee…

Shared #UMNForeverGreen with the world on Monday—attachés from over 25 countries plus folks from @USDAForeignAg and MN Dept of Ag. #Kernza, perennial wheat, perennial sunflower, perennial flax, etc. Great food from @dooleys_kitchen and @perennialpantry! @Turntales @dlwyse

"Perennial crops ... are sown, harvested from, and allowed to continue growing year after year. Because the soil sustaining them remains undisturbed, the roots reach deep into the earth, enriching a microbial world as diverse and rich as coral reefs." grist.org/fix/food-farmi…

Missing from this photo is my older brother, Christian. Photo included in this book, which does a nice job of capturing the experience of growing up in the 80’s on an organic farm: misadocuments.info/TimeSoilChildr…

This award is a nod to my siblings, extended family and countless champions who have mentored, cared for and supported my Dad and mom through the decades. Thank you to all.

Big day for my family today. Years of doing our best to steward the land and community relationships gets a nod: rodaleinstitute.org/visit/organic-…

“…we’re half awake in our fake empire…”

The National @surlybrewing

My favorite part of a concert is the moment in the first few bars when my husband turns to me with a smile on his face.