Formal Assignment

Formal Assignment

N° 65: Letters and Food

attempts to condole

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Brian Levy
Jan 06, 2026
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Odilon Redon, calling card. Ca. 1863–1916. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722586

Good morning,

When you’re in the habit of writing about food, you try to relate grief (and life, and memory, and condolence) to the stuff you cook and eat. And sometimes food isn’t enough. At times, food feels downright stupid; “Chicken Soup for the Soul” elu…

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