Current and Recent Essays

Nostra Lilli

Nostra Lilli

by Almost Visible on October 18, 2026 at 3:44 pm

A short piece of music for Lilliana, and a drawing made of bark, torn paper, and ink

That Wasn’t Really Her

That Wasn’t Really Her

by Almost Visible on October 11, 2026 at 3:09 pm

Finding the Rovellis — Coda, part three: A storm at sea, a portrait in a basement, and what remains when the stories run out

When the Time Is Right

When the Time Is Right

by Almost Visible on October 4, 2026 at 3:47 pm

Finding the Rovellis — Coda, part two: A letter from a grandfather I barely knew, a text from a stranger, and a promise written in two languages

I add a new essay every Sunday. Above are the three most recent. For previous writings, visit almostvisible.substack.com

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