I clung to the hope these people brought into my life: hope for a future full of grace and dignity; hope for a future with endless possibilities and knowledge at my fingertips; and hope for a life beyond poverty and pain—that included endless mounds of chocolate and cups of Earl Grey. … more
Tag Archives: NONFICTION
To Kill a Watchman
Essay by Alyssa StriplinDuring my last semester of graduate school, when MFA applications were pending, I was granted a sign from the literary gods. It came in the form of a poorly-worded tweet that was linked, forwarded, and tagged to me at least five times, all from different people: “RECENTLY DISCOVERED NOVEL FROM HARPER LEE, AUTHOR OF TO… more
Curable by Marriage
Essay by Justin Brouckaert“You can’t start here, you can’t admit this to anyone, for fear they’ll doubt your love is real…” … more
BULL ON TAP: BUDWEISER (AKA “AMERICA”)
Uncategorized by Mike Bezemekwe prefer our patriotism cold, pale and mass-produced…… more
BULL ON TAP: STEEL RESERVE 211
Uncategorized by Mike BezemekIts 24-ounce presence sends shudders of teenage nausea throughout the room…… more
A Photo for Your Wallet
Essay by Robert L PatrickI had dreams that a boyfriend would mean an 8 x10 photograph framed and on the mantle, whether there was an actual mantle, it did not matter.… more
BULL ON TAP: BUSCH
Uncategorized by Mike BezemekA 4.3% abv enigma, Busch is surprisingly drinkable with as much taste as the beer’s slogan has meaning: “Clear and bright as mountain air.”… more
BULL ON TAP: OETTINGER PILS
Uncategorized by Mike BezemekGermany’s best selling beer: “0% BORING. 100% FOAM BEARD.”
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BULL On Tap: Coors Light
Uncategorized by Mike BezemekThere’s Cool, and Then There’s (celebrity spokesman Jean Claude) Van Damme Cool… more
BULL On Tap: Corona Extra
Uncategorized by Mike Bezemek…if there’s nothing to hide, what’s the lime for?… more
