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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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- Tom Ryan, AuthorThe publication this guide is about
- David WhyteAdds poetry and reflection about courage, place, and soul.
- The Isolation Journals with Suleika JaouadAdds journaling and personal reflection through life transitions.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Tom Ryan reflects on family history along the Kaibab Plateau while sharing a story about his father's pre-war date switch.
- Tom Ryan introduces his private prayer spot in Kanab and announces a new Instagram account for travel photos with Samwise and Emily.
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Tom Ryan Shares a Pre-War Family Memory Along the Plateau
The takeaway: Traveling toward the North Rim, Tom Ryan reflects on family roots by sharing a lighthearted story about his father, Jack Ryan, who successfully swapped dates with his best friend during a fancy dinner before leaving for war.
Concrete details
- Jack Ryan and Jack Glennon swapped dates at a fancy restaurant before departing for military service.
- The young women independently decided to switch chairs while visiting the powder room during dinner.
Why it matters for this reader: If you follow Tom's essays on family and place, this story offers a delightful look into his father's youth along the road.
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02 / main
Tom Ryan Opens Up About His Sacred Kanab Prayer Sanctuary
The takeaway: Tom Ryan reveals his private daily prayer spot in Kanab, a quiet sanctuary visited since 2019 where he listens to coyotes in winter and reflects on noise in the modern world alongside ancient named junipers.
Concrete details
- Tom has visited the secluded Kanab sanctuary since 2019 without ever encountering another person there.
- The spot includes named ancient junipers like Grandmother and a sitting stone for quiet evening reflection.
Why it matters for this reader: For readers drawn to Tom's reflections on prayer and place, this sanctuary highlight shows where he finds peace.
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Tom, Samwise, and Emily Return to Instagram with Travel Photos
The takeaway: Tom Ryan announced a return to Instagram alongside companions Samwise and Emily to share extra trip photos that exceed Substack email limits, replacing Substack Notes while maintaining his regular newsletter schedule.
Concrete details
- The new Instagram page replaces Substack Notes as a home for visual travel updates.
- Tom took a short two-day break before resuming his regular writing schedule on Substack.
Why it matters for this reader: As a follower of Tom's journey with his companions, this account provides visual context for their travel stories.
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Action items
- Read Tom Ryan's essay about his father's double date for a charming look into his family history.
- Visit Tom Ryan's new Instagram account to view travel photos featuring companions Samwise and Emily.
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The Pleasures of the Kaibab Plateau
- The Pleasures of the Kaibab PlateauTom Ryan, Author · Included
Our Kanab Prayer Spot
- Our Kanab Prayer Spot; Introducing You to 'Grandmother' & the Sitting StoneTom Ryan, Author · Included
A Tom, Samwise & Emily Announcement
- A Tom, Samwise & Emily AnnouncementTom Ryan, Author · Included
The Soul's Authority event
- September 2026 - "The Soul's Authority"David Whyte · Read, not included
Etruscan Tomb photo
- Etruscan TombDavid Whyte · Read, not included
Journaling Club notes
- Notes from Journaling Club: Back to FrontThe Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad · Read, not included
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- An Unexpected HikePublic issue[2]
- Our Kanab Prayer Spot; Introducing You to 'Grandmother' & the Sitting StonePublic issue[3]
- A Tom, Samwise & Emily AnnouncementFri, 24 Jul 2026[4]