Letters from the Zest
Dave KarpowiczWeeklyish reflections on Nature, People, and Spirit — quiet moments that help us pause, breathe, and notice the beauty in small things.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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With Gratitude, as The Zest Comes to a Close
Dear Friend,
This year has asked me to practice flow — to trust timing, to listen, and to let go when holding on no longer serves.
With that in mind, I want to let you know that I am bringing The Zest of the Lemon to a close.
The Zest ha...
2026 Week 2 - Flow
Dear Friend,
I am so looking forward to the unfolding of this new year - the year of flow and easy movement.
It is a year of trying new things, like Tai Chi and writing haikus.
Perhaps I will take up writing essays or fiction - Who knows...
Celebrating the start of my 75th year
01/07/2026
Dear Friend,
Today begins my 75th January.
To celebrate, I’d like to offer you a gift — a free enhanced PDF of The Zest of the Lemon, Volume 4: Winter. I hope that it brings moments of warmth and joy during these long, dark mo...
A Letter for you
Photo by Valeria Reverdo on Unsplash
My Friend,
Before the year draws to a close, I want to share my deep appreciation for you and for you choosing to be part of the Zest family. You are the reason The Zest exists.
The year saw four volu...
The Zest of the Lemon is open for submissions
Hello friends,
I wanted to share a simple note to let you know that submissions to The Zest of the Lemon are open on an ongoing basis.
The Zest is a seasonal literary publication that gathers poetry, short prose, reflections, and photogra...
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Spiritual seeker turned blogger - Promoting non-faith-based joy and spiritual growth
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