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Transnational Mourning [Catharine R. Stimpson]
Murderers can decide when they will grieve—if they grieve for their victims. Military commanders can decide when they will grieve—if they grieve for the warriors whom they send into harm's way. Death and destruction…
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Overheard on the Elevator – 12/2/2008 9:00 a.m.
She: Would you press 13 for me?Me: Sure.She: The thing is, I'm not going to speak to him when he's . . . I'm not.He: No.She: I mean, we can proceed without . .…
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“After the Opening, 1932” [by Anna Ziegler]
After the Opening, 1932 Why hadn’t he thought of it before?He turns to Jo, to the waiter handing outbuttered rolls, glasses of wine, caviar:everyone must go! He realizes chairsshould remain in disarray, windows open,gleaming…
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The Dylan Watch (by Lawrence J. Epstein)
This is a post interpreting "Red River Shore." Dylan has written many love songs. They include desire songs filled with urges, anguish songs marked by the sadness of the loss of a romantic partner,…
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“As Romance Fails” [by Star Black]
As Romance Fails Indolence fans the aqua poolsbefore lovers’ spats prelude dawn’s make-up sex.A chilling sky ensues, as everyone fears love,the great mummer of regrets. Yet, not even trees control their destinies,half-stilled by burlesque…
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Po-postcard from Bogliasco [by Moira Egan]
[Just to show it's not all sun and games here in Bogliasco!] But still, not complaining. We had a rainy if festive weekend, and to answer Stacey's question, our Thanksgiving evening menu: Primo: saffron…
