The Short Story
455 Words. 2 Minute Read.
A cleverly penned short story and a beautifully written poem possess a mysterious alchemical element in that they can transmute so much into so little without sacrificing the essence.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (in 100 words)
100 Words. <1 Minute Read.
Capote’s prose is delightful, imaginative, and intuitively engaging. I found myself anticipating every sentence with childish impatience, partly because there isn’t a superfluous word.
Chasing Trout in Carolina
1,510 Words. 6 Minute Read.
Wiiiiiisssssshhhhhhh went my reel…screaming as line shot through the guides on a three-weight like a missile off the deck of a battleship. I had a big boy on the other end fighting for his life.
Boy Named Banjo
793 Words. 3 Minute Read.
It’s no wonder these guys are so sought after. Going from playing fraternity parties to performing on Nashville’s most prestigious stages is quite an accomplishment. “You never really get used to it,” Reames says, smiling, when asked about playing the Ryman and the Grand Old Opry.
Jazz in West Village with a Spy
574 Words. 2 Minute Read.
Arthur’s is one of those rare places that feels like you’ve been there before on your first visit. They have nothing to prove, and they know it, which makes for a warm environment. We were there in late March, and Christmas wreaths were still up… it’s that kind of place.