Perfectly Cromulent

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A newsletter sharing perfectly cromulent essays about advice—giving it, taking it, trashing it—from a self-help optimist in a pessimist's world.

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About Leslie Kern

Leslie is the author of three books about cities. Her work provokes new ways of thinking about and creating cities that are more just, equitable, caring, and sustainable.

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