Why subscribe?

Joy Crumbs is a newsletter about tiny moments of delight that are experienced by me, Emma Pettit, a journalist who lives in Washington D.C. Among other topics, I write about strangers, poetry, memes, my boyfriend’s snores, and Judy Collins.

You should subscribe if you want a few paragraphs more joy in your life every so often. Or to drag your attention away from The Bad Times and focus on The OK Times. Or because you’re my friend and you feel obligated. I’ll take it!

Come for the good writing. Stay for occasional photos of Petal, my pride and joy.