Alison Manchester

02/09/2020

A cartoon by Edward Steed.

10/29/2018

Take a selfie with book “accidentally” in background. Post on social media.

10/06/2018

Pain is wine.

“The water is baptism.” “The landscape is a character.” “They descend into chaos.” “It’s about loss of innocence.” “They’re foils.” “It’s an allusi...

07/21/2018

At the airport the young man heard far-off drums echoing in the night. He imagined the young woman in the plane sitting still, hearing whispers of ...

04/08/2018

Name: Holden Caulfield Age: 19 Occupation: “Jobs” are for phonies who “care” about phony stuff like “bills” and “food” About Holden: Only looking f...

10/29/2017

"Have you seen The Matrix? No? Nevermind."

(Replace "The Matrix" with "Fight Club," of course.)

A book is like a field; I cannot explain every blade of grass. You must discover the grass for yourself." - - -“Your essay is like a wagon. You hav...

08/05/2017

"Would You Rather have Jay Gatsby construct you with an idealistic perfection you could never realistically attain and pursue you with a fanatical zeal or have a Gatsby-themed wedding?"

1. Would You Rather have Captain Ahab give his mad soliloquy to you every night before you go to sleep or get swallowed by an actual White Whale? 2...

07/23/2017

Scandalous!

A black case described as the Snark’s medical kit may have been misidentified for 30 years, says pharmacology professor Richard Rocco.