Watching the Sondheim documentary on the plane. That was a mistake. During this scene from Pennebaker’s movie I had legitimate concern that I would make a spectacle of myself by loud, gulping sobs. It is not possible to react with silent, tasteful tear rolling down the cheek. It is not that kind of art. I …
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The Beans
Johary insisted we cook this bag of red beans that had fallen to the bottom of my pantry. It was a low-end brand I’d bought at least a year ago in preparation for the end times. I hoped never to need to eat them. I had a cold and was weak, and 4-year-olds can be …
