Posts by Linnea Pejcha

Linnea Pejcha

Linnea Pejcha is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Brooklyn-based writer who earned her BA in Sociology and Creative Writing from Brandeis University. She recently earned her MFA in Creative Writing with a focus in Fiction from The New School. While completing her degree, Linnea taught literature courses and worked in editorial and publishing, including publications like One Story and Lit Magazine. When she’s not reading in the park, she loves crafting, walking her neighbors’ dogs, and cooking in her tiny NYC kitchen.
Design
September 25, 2026

USPS Honors Linda McCartney’s Photography With New Collection of Forever Stamps

The late Linda McCartney is remembered for many things, from her music and animal rights activism to her marriage to Paul McCartney. But she was also an accomplished photographer with a gift for capturing the beauty of everyday life. Now, the United States Postal Service is celebrating her artistic legacy with a new collection of Forever stamps featuring her photographs. McCartney joins Ansel Adams among the photographers whose work has been celebrated on USPS stamps.

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Books
September 23, 2026

‘Women Photographers Are Dangerous’: Photo Book Celebrates the Lasting Legacy of Women Photographers

Women have been pivotal pioneers in photography. Ever since the invention of the medium, they have used it to document everything from war and political upheaval to fashion and the mundane yet cherished moments of everyday life. Despite their contributions, however, many women photographers have been severely overlooked throughout history. Now, there’s a new photography book looking to rewrite the erased history of women photographers, offering much-deserved praise for the unsung heroes of photography.

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Science
September 18, 2026

Scientists Say This Cow-Free Milk Could Use Up to 96% Less Land Than Dairy Farming

From oat to almond to soy, there are more alternatives to cow’s milk than ever before. But scientists are exploring another option that is a little different from the plant-based milks already lining grocery store shelves. Using a process known as precision fermentation, researchers can produce the same proteins found in dairy milk, but without the need for a cow.

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Architecture
September 12, 2026

This San Diego Restaurant Invites You To Dine as the Ocean Waves Crash Next to Your Table

Oceanfront dining takes on a whole new meaning at The Marine Room in the La Jolla neighborhood in San Diego, California. Situated directly along the shoreline, the restaurant gives diners a front-row seat to the power of the Pacific Ocean. During high tide, waves don’t just appear in the distance, but they crash directly against the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows, creating the surreal feeling that you're eating dinner from beneath the sea.

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