Day: July 4, 2023

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean — David Hockney

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My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, 1962 by David Hockney (b. 1937)

“Neglect” — Joy Williams

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“Neglect”

by

Joy Williams

from 99 Stories of God

The Lord was asked if He believed in reincarnation.

I do, He said. It explains so much.

What does it explain, Sir? someone asked.

On your last Fourth of July festivities, I was invited to observe an annual hot-dog-eating contest, the Lord said, and it was the stupidest thing I’ve ever witnessed.

NEGLECT

The Signing of the Declaration of Independence — Sandow Birk 

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The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, 2022 by Sandow Birk (b. 1962)