Christine Rhein: Before the Election
The window was open just enough to let in the cool night air. September— like always—the two of us talking, in bed, about the garden, a late flood of tomatoes, … Continue reading
October 29, 2018 · 2 Comments
Christine Rhein: Dear Child
from letters written in Texas by detained, immigrant mothers to their sons and daughters (Los Angeles Times, July 10, 2018) I write you these words. I miss you so … Continue reading
July 16, 2018 · 1 Comment
Christine Rhein: Letter from Flint to Lansing
I will fix it. — Governor Rick Snyder, State of the State 2016 Come and rock our babies, hold their bottles and their cups. Stop saying you are sorry. … Continue reading
January 5, 2017 · 2 Comments
Christine Rhein: Oh 2016,
how gaunt you’ve grown, but then, it’s no surprise, what with all that vanished weight (Bowie, for starters— Sound and Vision) and those workouts we put you through, loading … Continue reading
December 27, 2016 · 1 Comment
