The Ambiguities: Günter Grass Bruce Fisher
Günter Grass’s recent disclosure that he was a member of the S.S. causes one writer to mull over the connections between childhood, politics, and exemplars.
Self-Service E.R. Vivian Conan
The Encounter Mark Goldblatt
An unexpected midnight visitor proves no match for the author. Well. Almost no match, anyway.
Pitt Street Pool Jessica Hall
A leisurely pastime yields to a competitive drive.
Finish This Piece Sally Hoskins
A writer procrastinates by reading what other writers do to avoid procrastination.
Treadmills Adrienne Friedberg
An acquaintance from the gym becomes a confidante, a would-be lover, and something more...
In Memoriam: John Rossetti 12/58 - 2/98 Betty Wald
Grief defies consolation
Searching for the Sweet Life of Sandra Dee Sara Williams
…hell-bent on escaping boredom.