Archive - Accidental Wisdom

A Few Miles Off

The woman in the light blue tracksuit looked to be in her late seventies.

Oct 3 • Mark Rothschild

September 2026

I’m stepping away from essays this week and offering a midrash, a made-up biblical scene, to coincide with the Yom Kippur holiday.

Sep 19 • Mark Rothschild

“What if I swapped out the silver-rimmed tires for the black-rimmed ones?” The salesperson asked, looking hopeful.

Sep 5 • Mark Rothschild

August 2026

My brother’s hair is falling out.

Aug 22 • Mark Rothschild

What Do You Do?

(An earlier version of this essay appeared six months ago, before I realized it wasn’t actually about hobbies.)

Aug 8 • Mark Rothschild

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