The Real Barbie and Me: A Personal History
As Barbiemania takes hold around the new movie, Michele Willens remembers the woman who created the doll and her daughter—the REAL Barbie....
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As Barbiemania takes hold around the new movie, Michele Willens remembers the woman who created the doll and her daughter—the REAL Barbie....
If you've ever had a shock looking in the mirror, you'll appreciate (or be terrified by) these portraits that showcase the human aging process....
After decades collecting the ephemera of life, Sally Edelstein understands Trump's desire to hoard paper. But that doesn't mean she approves....
Have you ever wished you could bring someone back to life? Becky Slate-Liu's futuristic story warns us to be careful what we ask for....
Online dating scammers like to prey on lonely older women. But in Barbara Joyce-Hawryluk's short story, a predatory man meets his match....
When you're not even sure your missing daughter is dead, how can you ever move on? This poignant story by Lisa Robertson imagines the answer....
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