When I was 27 years old, I found myself alone in the Amazon, drinking a potent tea that made me see demons. It was unquestionably one of the most harrowing experiences of my entire life. It’s only upon reflection weeks, months, and years later that I have made sense of the experience and what it…
When I was in fifth grade, I transferred from my public elementary school to a private middle school in Manhattan. As I began to settle in as the new kid on campus, the dreaded moment arrived that is depicted in every American movie about school - where would I sit for lunch? I walked over…
My initial interest in the Islamic holiday of Ramadan started during my trip to Pakistan, during the height of the pandemic. I went for a wedding and came back with love prospects, an addiction to chai, and a case of COVID-19. I remember during my time there, my love interest and host told me that…
Stephen Schwed 