Stephanie Klein Greek Tragedy

"I can’t think of anything I’d ever lie about."  Silence.  "Okay, that was a lie.  I’m embarrassed to say."  More silence.  "Okay, I lied to Jeb about what I got on my SATs, and instead of saying ‘Barnard College,’ I…

Drawing, #2 Pencil, 18X24, Stephanie Klein
Same seex marriage is so passé.  My sister Lea wants to violate the laws of nature with a shorthaired granola-eating monster.  She wants to exchange the big bad vows with my dog Linus.  “I…

It’s funny to me, but not to most, and certainly not when I hear it or repeat it to myself, but it’s still a funny idea.  Courage.  I kind of pride myself on mine; taking stock of all the moments…

For starters, Padme stands for "pedicure manicure."  It’s so Yoda to say it all backwards, but that’s just what it means.  And, while I’m on the subject, that Natalie Portman, the woman who played Padme, was flat.  I’m not talking…

Chocolates from MarieBelle I’m about to eat with a vengeance.  I’ve done it before.  I’m going to go OFF.  There’s just one snag.  I’ve lost my driver’s license, and the invitation says you must bring a photo ID proving you’re…

You know, the crapass song by TLC, Unpretty, about a guy buying you a nose or hair isn’t all that off.  I mean, you can buy a certain amount of stuff from Mac and actually feel better.  Of course I…

It started in my inbox.  A warning from Chris, threatening stomach punches to any nerds who show up in anything approaching a costume.  "Once we have our tickets in hand, you are on your own.  We are not going to…

I’M TOLD OUR RELATIONSHIP IS A TRAIN WRECK. We’re rolling full speed ahead, advising the conductor to pile more coal on the fire.  “Oh yeah, we see the big brick wall ahead—it’s all gravy.  We know what we’re getting into.” …