This week is part one, highlighting the essays that were read the most times according to Google Analytics. Next week is less of a popularity contest; we’ll showcase five underappreciated gems.
Before digging into the 2019 countdown, here’s a brief paragraph to spell out for the uninitiated how the “Saturday Essay” feature works:
PDD publishes an essay nearly every Saturday. In the first three years that amounted to 50 essays per year. This past year we took a deep breath and opted for a more sane plan of just publishing them when we’ve got them versus killing our souls to force them out; so we published 35 in 2019.
Yours truly, Paul Lundgren, is the editor. A small group of writers are featured somewhat regularly, but anyone is welcome and encouraged to submit a piece for consideration. Shoot an email to paul @ perfectduluthday.com to inquire.
And now, let the countdown begin …
… analysis of a tragic act that was sadly not an aberration.
… a little role-play situation to illustrate the differences from one section of the city to the next.
… in which a plywood shanty boat becomes a solar-electric ridiculous wooden shanty boat.
… in which the author sorts through her vintage skivvies.
… delving into the fine art of abstaining from alcohol.
So there are the goods. Read or reread and enjoy. We’ll be back with new works of literary splendor in 2020.