The first “Hulk” story comes from Halloween of 2013, when we all dressed up as the Avengers. We were trying to decide who was going to be what character. Alex knew he wanted to be Hawkeye, and Nicholas had an Iron Man costume. But we had to figure out Christian (Nick Fury or Thor?) and…
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Fiction: A Legend Is Born
The facts? The facts are these: I am wholly ordinary. Black hair, caramel skin, no extraordinary features, no super powers, although I’ve gotten pretty good at karate lately. Self-defense, you know. I am a city girl, after all, born and raised in the shadow of the tenements. I make my living dyeing and designing special…
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___1___ It seems to be one of those universal truths of parenthood that when you reach a frustration point sufficient that you break down, everything automatically gets better afterward. Maybe it’s because of hormone shifts. Or maybe it’s because when you break down in the presence of your kids, it puts the fear of God…
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I gew up on princesses, Star Wars, and Star Trek. Who would have ever thought my life would be surrounded by Supermen? Superman is the concerto by which Alex wakes up, keeps himself up at nap time, and transports himself around the house. Superman is the favorite plush toy of both children. Superman is the favorite outfit…worn,…
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Kathleen M. Basi 