Elena stood in the parking lot outside the Casa Italiana smoking a cigarette. She didn’t realize how bitter her expression… Read more Città degli Angeli Italiani
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The Italian Girl Who Seemed to Be the Only One to Notice That the Snack Was Shit
It’s not easy to be an Italian. Not in general and especially not when commingling with other non-Italians. The ones… Read more The Italian Girl Who Seemed to Be the Only One to Notice That the Snack Was Shit
That Which Is Permanent Can Always Be Rendered Temporary
“It is important for you–if you want to become an Italian citizen–to learn the language. We came to the U.K.… Read more That Which Is Permanent Can Always Be Rendered Temporary
Bunion Brigade
She could remember her grandmother’s feet so clearly. She needn’t shut her eyes or employ some such other hooey “memory-inducing”… Read more Bunion Brigade
The Jeweler
It was one of those increasingly rare “old school” NYC moments. Sitting on a stoop selling artwork sounded, in the… Read more The Jeweler
The Cheese Grater
Cheese grating is hard work. Not everyone can do it. Especially not a woman, not with her flaccid arms and… Read more The Cheese Grater
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