A Polyphonic Life
Rose Hayden-SmithEssays and reflections on history, culture, and everyday life — written in harmony.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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On My Way
I’m on my way tomorrow to spend nearly two weeks in Germany and Estonia. I’m keynoting at a women’s conference: The Power of Stories: How women can lead and strengthen food security in Estonia, Latvia and the United States.
I’m traveling...
On the Waitlist
I’ve been tackling the nearly impossible task of going through the nearly 10,000 photos and videos on my phone — deleting duplicates and creating albums for frequently photographed subjects: ceramics, dogs, flowers, books. It’s harder than...
Reupping: Choir Notes (1 of 1,000,000)
Resharing this post from a couple of years ago, especially for newer subscribers. Since this was first published two years ago, our choir has toured in Italy, singing at the cathedral in Assisi and at the Vatican. Most recently, we hosted a...
A change in tempo
First, thank you for subscribing to/reading this blog. I appreciate your time, and I truly love hearing from you.
This blog title was inspired by my passion for choral singing. In musical terms, polyphonic describes music with multiple ind...
A Year Of Illness and Grace
Happy New Year. May 2026 bring happiness, prosperity, peace, and—most especially—health.
The health part matters more than I ever imagined.
A Polyphonic Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, con...
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