Second Prize, 2012 Literal Latte Essay Award.
When I think about my father, the picture that always comes to mind is him standing on the shore of Lake Erie against the distant Cleveland skyline. He watches the wind socks on the pier waving in the breeze, their streamers a rainbow contrast against the blurry city beyond. I imagine in his mind a single perpetual question: Is it going to be a good day for a sail?
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Readers’ Comments
- On "Birding by Ear": Excellent piece. I loved the tension, and the rhythm. As well as the juxtaposition of the ages, both the husband and the teacher, and the... – Christine Nichols
May 15 - On "Birding by Ear": That last line and image is wonderful, as is the entire poem. I like its rhythm, partly gliding, partly flitting. – Amy Holman
May 10 - On "Mistletoe": My dear Mr. Flythe Jr.You won't remember, but back in the late 70s when I was a beginning writer, you sent me personal comments on... – Eve Ott
Apr 24 - On "Kritios Boy": Thank you so much for your comment, Mickie! It really touched me, and made me go back and look at the piece again. I wish... – Nancy Ludmerer
Apr 23 - On "Kritios Boy": This is essay was absolutely beautiful. I got so caught into the rawness, the realness, of your story that I was taken miles and years... – Mickie
Apr 23 - On "Rule of Snowman": Hi Steve its Dave – David Siugzda
Apr 15 - On "Luffing": Your essay is enthralling! The family dynamics are so keenly observed and spread out before the reader, that we understand the crucial relationships. I grew... – Marylin Schultz
Mar 17 - On "Mistaken Identity": .....we are all of a closet, one way, one time or another ..the nature of the beast...how it turns out in life,, depends on one's... – david bates
Mar 04
- On "Birding by Ear": Excellent piece. I loved the tension, and the rhythm. As well as the juxtaposition of the ages, both the husband and the teacher, and the... – Christine Nichols
Ben Miller Reads from his Debut Memoir “River Bend Chronicle” at KGB Tues March 19th By The Editors
We’re thrilled to announce that Ben Miller, a frequent contributor to Literal Latte, has just published his debut memoir River Bend Chronicle: The Junkification of a Boyhood Idyll amid the Curious Glory of Urban Iowa.
Ben will be reading from River Bend Chronicle at 7pm on Tuesday, March 19th 2013, at the famous KGB Bar (85 East 4th) in NYC. The reading is free.