Walker Larson
Author
Before becoming a freelance journalist and culture writer, Walker Larson taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin, where he resides with his wife and daughter. He holds a master’s in English literature and language, and his writing has appeared in The Hemingway Review, Intellectual Takeout, and his Substack, The Hazelnut. He is also the author of two novels, “Hologram” and “Song of Spheres.”
LATEST
‘Things That Matter’: How Minimizing Distractions Leads to a Rewarding Life
Money, possessions, and technology can hinder a person’s ability to live a life of meaning and purpose.
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When the Robins Return: Spring and the Spirit of Renewal
As the seasons turn, spring brings with it fresh promises of hope and new beginnings.
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7 Minutes Outside: Reconnecting Kids With Nature
The crunch of leaves, hum of insects, and cool touch of running water offers children a sensory-rich world that screens can never replicate.
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Can We Achieve Joy?
True joy may be less about acquiring things and more about noticing what’s been there all along.
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Shakespeare Gardens Bring the Poet’s Language to Life
Carefully curated formal gardens across the nation combine William Shakespeare’s literary genius with his love for nature.
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Don’t Call Computers ‘Intelligent’
The temptation to attribute human traits to machines blurs a critical distinction between computation and consciousness.
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They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
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The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson
The brilliant but flawed British Adm. Horatio Nelson rose from a frail boy to a naval legend.
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Chesterton’s ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’ and the Balance of Order and Chaos
What starts as a chaotic chase turns into a meditation on how order and chaos are mysteriously intertwined.
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Faithful Companionship: The Case for Having a Dog
Dogs ground their owners in the present moment, offering a steady, uncomplicated affection untouched by status, mood, or circumstance.
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‘Things That Matter’: How Minimizing Distractions Leads to a Rewarding Life
Money, possessions, and technology can hinder a person’s ability to live a life of meaning and purpose.
|
When the Robins Return: Spring and the Spirit of Renewal
As the seasons turn, spring brings with it fresh promises of hope and new beginnings.
|
7 Minutes Outside: Reconnecting Kids With Nature
The crunch of leaves, hum of insects, and cool touch of running water offers children a sensory-rich world that screens can never replicate.
|
Can We Achieve Joy?
True joy may be less about acquiring things and more about noticing what’s been there all along.
|
Shakespeare Gardens Bring the Poet’s Language to Life
Carefully curated formal gardens across the nation combine William Shakespeare’s literary genius with his love for nature.
|
Don’t Call Computers ‘Intelligent’
The temptation to attribute human traits to machines blurs a critical distinction between computation and consciousness.
|
They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
|
The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson
The brilliant but flawed British Adm. Horatio Nelson rose from a frail boy to a naval legend.
|
Chesterton’s ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’ and the Balance of Order and Chaos
What starts as a chaotic chase turns into a meditation on how order and chaos are mysteriously intertwined.
|
Faithful Companionship: The Case for Having a Dog
Dogs ground their owners in the present moment, offering a steady, uncomplicated affection untouched by status, mood, or circumstance.
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