A Tale of Two Westerns
The harsh violence of Blood Meridian and Lonesome Dove draw us in more than it repels, and the proximity of death makes the actions of its dramatis personae only more vivid and compelling to us.
Doing Dishes During War
I had to prioritize principles other than survival. These included family, community, and a sense of collective responsibility.
Pronoun Trouble
You don’t own your name, much less any pronouns.