Web

In the lobby, a plexiglass box with a theater light under it, petals open. In the box, a spiderweb. That was all. Black curtains, two sets, to go through, a sign that said, “Exhibit continues behind curtain,” because it is unclear in these Chelsea galleries where an exhibit might continue and where it might be […]

Baltimore

From an interview with James Baldwin, just after the death of Dr. King: Baldwin: It is not the black people who have to cool it, because they won’t. Interviewer: Aren’t they the ones getting hurt the most, though? Baldwin: That would depend on point of view. You know, I’m not at all sure that we are […]

On Bishop Finn

I was sitting at church listening to a priest talk Bible tonight when I thought, I really don’t believe in clergy. Awkward. Especially as it is my secret retirement plan to become clergy. Our priest is kind and thoughtful and smart, I should say, nothing against her, or any of the other clergy I love, […]

Somewhat

“They called you madame, did you care?” “No,” I said, ” But I am mademoiselle.” I forget that when I am with a man, people may think I am his. One year and seven months and two weeks in New York, of three years. There is no 3 train, there is 4 train, but then […]