Rory Leyva: The Lessons of Mortality
Even though I am only 12 years old, I know my life won’t last forever, and someday I, too, will reflect on my past decisions. We were all born to exist and eventually die, so we have evolved to value things in the context of mortality.
June 9, 2019 · Leave a comment
Michael T. Young: What My Daughter Thinks of Herself
My daughter browses a book on puberty. It tells her not to worry about her hips getting big and how to watch her weight. Even at eight she’s being … Continue reading
July 26, 2018 · 3 Comments
Elizabeth Kirschner: Parochial Pain
Screened-in porch. In summer. Orchard darkness in a fox pelt of woods. Quiet flat as a dime, as the Midwest itself. I rock, smoke cigarettes. The bead-heads of tobacco smell … Continue reading
June 17, 2017 · Leave a comment
