Recent Entries
Elizabeth and Ono: Laughter is Freedom
In my Survey of American Literature class, about a month ago, we were having a discussion about the “N” wor... read more
Eliot Crane: Madness and Truth
When I was thirteen, my mom and I went to Oregon to visit her cousin Karen. When we got there, Karen presented me with a present; although it looked a... read more
Nick Swardson and Shakespeare: Having v. Being
“…and then he shot himself!” The audience was shrieking and whistling as the man onstage chuckled lightly into the microphone. I wa... read more
Souls and Slippers
My roommate’s grandmother recently sent her home with a box full of old sweaters. As she unpacked them and held them up one by one, our laughter... read more
Geometry a la Jasmine
You walk into a room and, all at once, you’re surrounded by a dozen versions of yourself - none of which you recognize. One might be shorter and... read more
Born Into Brothels: One Boy's Story
Walking down the narrow alleys, colored cloths hanging from lines and balconies, women and children screaming, I am tra... read more
Jasmine's Webb of Life
I recently had my palm read, and the woman, Theresa, told me I have lived three times before, each time dying young -- ... read more
Outrunning Fate
Claire is walking through a beaten path in the forest when she comes to a giant fallen tree blocking her way. Does sh... read more
Shorty: Bessie Head's Small (Wonder) Boy
We’ve all heard the story of the mother who lifted a car to save her child’s life -- many people have used this anecdote to highlight a mo... read more
