Archive - The Tumbleweed

Rooting for a Stranger With My Same Name

Congratulations to another Jenny Shank, an intrepid raccoon, and Lit Fest kicks off at Lighthouse Writer's Workshop in Denver.

Jun 9 •

May 2025

Teaching Through Conversation, Curiosity, and Concern

Also: a hockey fan's cups runneth over, gossipy books for summer reading, and Lit Fest classes!

May 15 •

April 2025

Is Graffiti a Barometer for Freedom?

Reflecting on L.A.'s Oceanside Plaza graffiti towers, an encounter with the WaterMonster, and spring and summer classes.

Apr 16 •

March 2025

These Prom Dresses Heal: Juicy Body Goddess, “The Substance,” and Our Capacity for Goodness

Also, Russell Westbrook launches a newsletter, a delightful book about quinceañeras, and spring happenings.

Mar 17 •

February 2025

Discerning Your Calling: Richard Wright and the Price of Eggs

How should a person be, a Denver Nuggets Valentine, a fantastic graphic novel, and February events.

Feb 17 •

January 2025

Go Ahead, Open the Drawer: Meow Wolf and the Quest for Wonder

An immersive art experience awakens my inner snoop, leaving surprise delights for one another, and Edwidge Danticat appears when you least expect her.

Jan 16 •

December 2024

The Third Annual Jenfolk Book Awards

In which I bestow book awards on behalf of all Jenkind.

Dec 16, 2024 •

November 2024

Pipe Down Haters, Ralphie VI is Brat

A deliberate bison showcases the beauty of individuality, a saucy algebra book risks a ban, and some new book recommendations.

Nov 18, 2024 •

October 2024

Working Past the Scaries: The Tumbleweed Halloween Spooktacular

Also: Athletic Skeletons, Paranormal Rangers, and Stories on Stage features Mixed Company!

Oct 16, 2024 •

September 2024

My Trip to the Gudetama Café: The Boundary Situations in Life and the Slacker Egg Who Can Help

Plus, a mysterious cantaloupe, fall writing classes, and a fantastic debut story collection.

Sep 16, 2024 •

August 2024

“Talk Your Shit, Man”: Fred Kerley’s Advice to Noah Lyles, and to Us All, about Being Ourselves

Lessons from Olympic runners, a singular house for sale, and some exciting fall literary developments!

Aug 19, 2024 •

July 2024

It's Never Too Late for a Hot Girl Summer

Sha'Carri Richardson is having a hot girl summer, you are welcome to indulge in one as well, even if trendy types are saying it's supposed to be Brat…

Jul 22, 2024 •

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