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The “Slate” Diary #2 (Bennington College, Monday, Jan 13, 1998) [by David Lehman]
Roger Shattuck [left], author of The Banquet Years, is here giving lectures on Montaigne, Chekhov, and Proust. Shattuck, 72, in white turtleneck under a mint-green V-neck pullover, looks trim and fit, like a genial Jack…
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Are You Going to Your Stretching Class? [by Amanda Smeltz]
Last year, I spent six months or so in San Francisco. There, my dude talked me into trying yoga, which I’d badmouthed for a long time. I’m all, spare me your woo-woo shit. My…
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The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Dodger nine last night [by David Lehman]
The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Dodger nine last night. After taking two on the chin in St. Louis, I was getting myself adjusted to being totally wrong. Back on the Sunday that ended…
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The “Slate” Diary #1 (Bennington College, Sunday, January 12, 1998) [by David Lehman]
Back when the Internet was a new toy, Slate had a five-day diary feature where writers reported on their activities in the field. In January 1998 I signed on to write about the experience…
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Duke Rhino [by Mitch Sisskind]
Some say your name Is your destiny as with Green Bay’s Bart Starr Who became the star qb Of the Lombardi teams Or Dick Butkus who cussed And butted his way To football immortality.…
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Dan Nester Clues Us In on the Incredible Sestina Anthology
Dan Nester's Incredible Sestina Anthology will soon hit the shelves. He tells us about the book here. Check out the awesome table of contents. "When the readings happen, when the poets who were generous…
