Todd Pitock

Writer, Freelance

Todd Pitock is an award-winning writer whose journalism has appeared in The Atlantic, Discover and Smithsonian, among others. He lives in Philadelphia.

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Written by Todd Pitock

A person sleeping on a folding cot in an office, wearing a white shirt. Shoes are placed on the carpeted floor nearby.

essaySleep and dreams

Here’s to naps and snoozes

American work culture, seeping around the globe, threatens to ruin the pleasures and benefits of public, communal sleep

Todd Pitock

A gravestone labelled ‘Unknown’ surrounded by red, pink and white flowers on green grass.

essayDeath

Final words

Writing my father’s epitaph, I realised love of food trumped love of grandchildren – should his headstone reflect that?

Todd Pitock