Veteran of the Psychic Wars

“It was hard to tell at almost-nineteen what was normal and what was specific to the excruciating silences of the relationships in my family.”

Ex Ghosts

“One thought filled my head with dramatic reverb: I was more committed to this bed than any boyfriend I had ever had.”

Paper Bags

By Cassie J. Sneider. Follow her on Twitter @cassiejsneider.  After my father’s wake, the concerned phone calls from friends and relatives tapered off until the only time…

Grandpa

By Cassie J. Sneider My grandpa died, and after I delivered the eulogy, I went to see a ska show in the city. I don’t remember…