Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Curse of the Parent’s Pet

Posted on August 3, 2016 by sputterpub

Can a good parent have a favorite child? Or does the existence of preference count as a mark of parental failure? Don’t apply the question to mega-families, where the older kids end up rearing all the little ones who come … Continue reading →

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Textbook

Posted on August 2, 2016 by sputterpub

Remember how they taught us history? They made us memorize assorted dates, built propaganda out of mystery, and forced curricula this student hates. But even dumpsites tend to hold some jewels – I learned to learn or else repeat mistakes, … Continue reading →

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Foiled

Posted on August 1, 2016 by sputterpub

See, you were meant to be an intermission in between our marriages and life. I thought you’d be a friend in the transition; I always knew I wouldn’t be your wife (I don’t excel at living with a man). I … Continue reading →

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