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.


October 4, 2026

Research Suggests That Singing With Other People May Have Surprising Health Benefits

There may be a hidden benefit to using something that we’re born with: our voices. While humans have been singing forever, with some theories linking singing to the earliest uses of our voices, more recent research suggests surprising health benefits to singing in community with others. With biohacking tips and tricks more popular than ever, you may be able to skip the cold plunge and try singing with your local choir instead.

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September 29, 2026

Artist Replaces Broken Letter Tiles in NYC Subway Stations With Handmade Moss Art

New York City’s subway stations aren’t exactly known for their greenery. But one artist has found a creative way to bring a little nature underground. In a video shared on Instagram, Korean-American artist Eujue, known online as Eu Pottery, transforms an ordinary subway station into an unexpected display of public art using moss-covered letters.

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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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