The Crack in Our Community

The Crack in Our Community

Oct 9, 2026 | Bonus, Episode | 0 comments

This week on North of Normal: Written & Read, Amanda McKeen reflects on belonging, the role social media plays in our lives, and what we may be missing in our communities. Follow along below as Amanda reads: Last week I wrote a piece that I published on North of...
The Leap the North Country Needs

The Leap the North Country Needs

Oct 4, 2026 | Bonus, Episode | 0 comments

This week on North of Normal: Written & Read, Amanda McKeen shares a dream she had that may prove to be uncomfortable and controversial, yet she’s sharing anyway. This week’s blog The Leap the North Country Needs is Amanda’s latest writing, read...
Three Days and Nights in a Potato Hole

Three Days and Nights in a Potato Hole

Sep 15, 2026 | Bonus, Episode | 0 comments

This week on North of Normal: Written & Read, Amanda McKeen pulls a reflection from the archives. Originally written in September 2025, Three Days and Nights in a Potato Hole began with an old newspaper clipping Amanda found while gathered with her family after...
How Much of You Is Really You?

How Much of You Is Really You?

Sep 9, 2026 | Bonus, Episode | 0 comments

Something new from North of Normal. In this Written & Read episode, Amanda McKeen reads her latest personal reflection, How Much of You Is Really You? It began with a conversation after the microphones were turned off and led to a much more personal question: How...