Today's Stories from the Retrospect Archive
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From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
I grew up eating simple, 1950s food. On Sundays we went to, or brought in from, deli food from Detroit delis, either [...]
What’s In a Name?
Shakespeare usually has something brilliant to say on a topic like this one: “What’s in a name?/A rose by any [...]
Learning to Fly
Until December of 1969, I had never been on an airplane. When it became clear to my father that I’d go away to college [...]
Righteous persistence brings great rewards
Now that decision seems pre-ordained and perfect, as life never is--but it is for me.
Richard to the Rescue
I made mental notes and subtle comparisons and contrasts between the Beatles, the Dave Clark 5, the Kinks, the Moody Blues, [...]
Longhand
But I don’t want cursive to die. Because from one hand to the next, it’s such a distinctive expression of who each of us is.
Posing in 3-D
The Brandeis Theatre Department hired a new scenic painter in 1973. In addition to painting all the backdrops, he also taught [...]
Material Girl
The maternity clothes in the local stores were too cutesy, as if they wanted to make the mother-to-be look like a little girl.
Different Types
My parents were very different. We were never quite sure why they married in the first place, or how they stayed together as [...]
Put It Off Until Tomorrow
I really need to start writing this. But first ... gotta to check facebook ... play a move in 18 WWF games ... plan dinner.
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