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26
Jan
"The Cow Kicked It Over"

"The Cow Kicked It Over"

My introduction to the Chicago fire came with a tune. It was a nursery rhyme, a catchy and now-classic piece
4 min read
26
Jan
Mirrors

Mirrors

I work at a deli. It just opened two months ago and it’s been slow every day, with the
4 min read
08
Oct
Aesthetic Enthusiasm

Aesthetic Enthusiasm

I want to make it clear that no one has asked me this question lately, but if someone did wish
1 min read
11
Jul
Under the Porch

Under the Porch

Caiden and I stood in the doorway with one foot inside, on the tarnished honey-colored hardwood flooring, and the other
1 min read
11
Jul
Evidence of Man

Evidence of Man

The house resembled what was once a home. The living room ached beneath layers of papers, envelopes, records, and cords.
4 min read
11
Jul
On Having a “Thing”

On Having a “Thing”

In a collection of letters from Kurt Vonnegut, he talks about going out to buy a single envelope. His wife
3 min read
11
Jul
"Atta Girl"

"Atta Girl"

The Girl Who Ate The Communion Loaf My grandpa, Popa, started Loop Church in 1987 after my mom’s family
11 min read
11
Jul
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