The sign reads simply: “Food & Wine.” That’s it. No one’s name attached, no indication of what kind of food. The white… Read more Food & Wine: An Oasis in the Desert
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The Divine Right of Demon Spawns on Planes
Maybe it’s because I myself cannot remember the joy of being able to scream with abandon or without worry of… Read more The Divine Right of Demon Spawns on Planes
The Rose That Was Dead Inside
Beauty and the Beast taught children one true thing: every rose must die. Wilt away and lose all of its splendor.… Read more The Rose That Was Dead Inside
For the Record
He had mentioned it casually to her. “In passing,” as she would describe it to a friend later. But she… Read more For the Record
Nobody at The Baudy
Very few people had occasion to go to Giverny unless they were just tourists passing though for the day. Thus,… Read more Nobody at The Baudy
Cupido e Satana: La Coppia Perfetta
Cupid woke up one day when it hit him: he was actually Lucifer. The fallen angel that inaugurated this whole… Read more Cupido e Satana: La Coppia Perfetta
Resale Value
“Y’all take this shit too, right?” the clichély disheveled man asked crudely as he thrusted an abused, obsolete laptop on… Read more Resale Value
Harry Reid International Airport
It wasn’t exactly “major news.” Didn’t get on many people’s radar unless they happened to be booking a flight to… Read more Harry Reid International Airport
Toilet Paper Wars
What they don’t tell you about the many “joys” of living with someone is that, invariably, one person will always… Read more Toilet Paper Wars
A Frances Halladay Holiday
I knew it was ill-advised. And yet, what does it ever matter when we know something is ill-advised? We’re still going to… Read more A Frances Halladay Holiday
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