The Line Magazine is a lifestyle brand that walks the line of creative nonfiction, highlighting the people and places that make us who we are. Launched in 2021, the magazine is an exploration of real people, culture, travel, and everything good in between that makes simple living rich. The theme of music dances across each page. You’ll find a song that pairs well with each article, like the perfect pairing of wine and cheese.

Read the latest nonfiction article, Lemon Leaves, a portrait of my grandmother who taught me how to be filled with gratitude and ingenuity in all the life offers, gives, and takes. “Life is simple and Nana is the queen of simplicity. Her eyes are gray and are coveted by the crevasses of crow’s feet, old and original as folklore. Depending on the weather, or her sweater of choice, her eyes may briefly turn teal or ocean water blue or a subtle sage hue….”

Hosting a dinner party can feel like being on stage. There might be wrong lines or missed notes, like the dishes in the sink you wished you’d gotten to as your first few guests begin spilling through the front door. Yet, the sound of clanking glasses and chatter overshadow the scrambling in the kitchen hours before. In the moment, no one notices (or minds) the missed details. What makes the night perfect is the people and their presence.