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Pavane
… been sheathed in golden armor And I, with a few bars of accompaniment and lots of rests, Was his page, two chairs—and … own. And two years later, when Sue Went off to college and died freshman year Falling through the ice at a school camp … and I count up my life Since I was seventeen, the age she died, As though I could answer her last letter to me again. …
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The Contest
… The Contest There comes a time when Elk Tooth residents no longer take an … son, Kevin. The Game and Fish warden, Creel Zmundzinski, also grew a red beard—no surprise, as his hair all over was … explained why the American Indians, who lived on frugal diets, did not have beards. Adam, they discovered, had no …
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A Master Essayist Releases a New Collection
… remarked how he had “travelled a good deal in Concord,” I also explored a few little-known local sites.  One of my … pieces reprinted from a variety of publications such as Commentary , the New Criterion , the Weekly Standard , and … span an interesting array of subjects—old age, stand-up comics, contemporary poetry, intellectual freedom, the New …
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Man and Woman Talking
… to say?       What do you want me to say? Blackout. Lights come back up. Woman enters in a bathrobe talking to … the blankets with smallpox Sell them to the Indians so they die die die Then put up your skyscraper mausoleums Your missile …
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Now Entering Peekskill, Hope You Enjoy Your Stay
… following post by William Henderson is part of our online companion to our  Winter 2013 issue on Classic Hollywood.  … and were cared for by an all-knowing housekeeper turned dietician. What began as a large ensemble, with each girl … Magazine, among others. He can be found at hendersonhouseofcards.com . Facts of Life By William Henderson …
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Twice Shy
… be unique then, and not like all the other dull old daddies.” He lowered his head. Immediately she spoke … getting a cramp from pressing this imaginary brake.” He points down to his foot which is pushed to the floor, and … gone. Ellen steps back as he gathers his newspaper and briefcase. When he walks through the guarded check-out point, …
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