There are stories about comfort.There are stories about a sweet escape. There are stories about lounging. There are stories about the round table. There are stories about having dinner together.There are stories about smelling safety.There are stories about long drives. There are stories about the window seat.There are stories about new shirts.There are stories about noticing minor changes.There are stories about espresso.There are stories about finally crying.There are stories about calling every five minutes.There are stories about shame.There are stories about huge misunderstandings.There are stories about soft spots.There are stories about the old barbeque.There are stories about making them worry.There are stories about being so sorry.There are stories about construction-paper ties.There are stories about the earrings she never wears.There are stories about giving back.There are stories about vanilla scented skin on a Sunday.There are stories about mistakes.There are stories about not forgetting to mix the vodka with orange juice.
There are stories about understanding.There are stories about making a mess.There are stories about being content in our mess.There are stories about bleach stains and pajama holes.There are stories about fresh bread.There are stories about saving the pear nectar for last.There are stories about unity.There are stories about playing gin rummy all night.
There are stories about hiding the cigarettes.There are stories about flushing the cigarettes down the toilet.There are stories about Nonna’s secret twonie drawer.There are stories about playing catch around the parsley barrels.There are stories about making baseball diamonds in the back yard.There are stories about priorities. There are stories about growing up.There are stories about needing to be hugged anyway.There are stories about goodbyes.There are stories about the hospital.There are stories about saying I love you, I love you, I love you. Julia Pileggi

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| York University
February 20-27, 2007

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