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Meanwhile in Little Italy

30th Mar 2026 / 2021aine / Leave a comment

(Inspired by a photograph by Fred Stein) She stood on Mulberry Street, composed and defiant. Even in her apron and pinafore dress she held herself regally with half a cigarette casually resting between the fingers of her left hand, and a large clutch bag tucked under her right arm. Her messy curls sprang wildly over … Continue reading Meanwhile in Little Italy

How many adjectives are there?

12th Oct 2024 / 2021aine / Leave a comment

Everything is out to disrupt flow, she thought. Indeed, something had been putting her off reading. Flies bounced. And crawled, and buzzed about ears, hairs along forearm, and lips. Music blasted from speakers until they too buzzed, piercing through tranquility. Sunlight beamed through her, warmed her. Sunglasses sat and peered out and around. There were … Continue reading How many adjectives are there?

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