Mmmm….today, February 8th, is International Pizza Day!
Callings: Remembrance on Grandparents Day
What goes through your mind when you reach out to call a loved one who will no longer answer the phone?
What goes through your mind when you reach out to call a loved one who will no longer answer the phone?
Catalog: An Essay in Nine Lives
Today, August 8th, is International Cat Day!
One and Two: When Mom was in Kindergarten three dramatic things led to her getting her first cat: her Great Uncle Paul, who was her babysitter, died of a heart attack; her mother had another child that replaced her as the youngest; and she began to play with Ruthie, an imaginary friend who she named…
Last Ride at the Slanted Driveway
Chris Wiewiora's ode to skateboarding and friendship, just in time for Go Skateboarding Day!
Chris Wiewiora’s ode to skateboarding and friendship, just in time for Go Skateboarding Day!
That Day It Was Not Just Another Test
Today we want to deny others what we take for granted.
Today we want to deny others what we take for granted.
A Father’s Day Memory: Powsin Spring
Sometimes the simplest memories can be the most powerful. Chris Wiewiora shares a story from his childhood in Warsaw, Poland.
Down on One Knee: A Love Story for Lauren, One Year Later
I just couldn’t imagine being with anyone else other than Lauren and I wanted only her, always.
Crush
Nothing says “sorry” like a fist.
Look
As I stand under an apricot tree, a golden set of stairs appears.
The Power of Love Notes
Whenever I think of love notes I think about the one stuck to my parents’ bathroom mirror.
Telling
What do you do when you know your friend has cheated on his girlfriend?
How to (Not) Become a Male Pornstar
Ever watched porn and thought, ‘I could do this, easy’?
Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
I want to reminiscence, but I don’t believe we remember things the same as each other.
Suburban Sonnet
It’s morning in the suburbs.
Top Ten Reasons a Literary Snob Won’t Go Out with You
Being a snob means being discerning and exclusive. Try not to take it too hard.
Distance
Chris Wiewiora describes his distance from a high school stabbing.