December 13, 2011 02:40:06 PM
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Elise

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A PRAYER
Darkness comes and the woman leaves the hospital. Her step is slow as she descends the subway stairs. A bundle of rags crouches against the platform wall and holds out her hand. The woman sees dirt, broken nails, arthritic fingers—she exchanges a dollar bill for a blessing and wonders if she’s made a bargain with God.

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from “norman”: in dealing with absolute powers, how does one account for, let alone protest, the change they get back

Dec. 15 2011 11:31 PM

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