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Saturday, September 6, 2008

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Matthew Summers-Sparks

Matthew Summers-Sparks is a writer in Washington, D.C. His stories have appeared in several publications, including the New York Times, Mississippi Review, and Denver Quarterly.

Bringing It All Back Home

When the St. Louis Cardinals’ former stadium was demolished, fans rushed to pick up pieces from the ballpark where their memories were made. MATTHEW SUMMERS-SPARKS finds out what they bought, and what it means to them. (Profiles | April 3, 2007)

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Pogue

If only Shane MacGowan had been more persuasive, his Pogues might have been recognized as the greatest of all Irish bands. MATTHEW SUMMERS-SPARKS considers what could have been. (Spoofs & Satire | November 15, 2006)

That’s All I’m Going to Say for Now

An ill-planned duck hunting trip sours under the media scrutiny. Justice Scalia makes a firm statement, and Matthew Summers-Sparks tails him through a day of saying not much else. (Stories | March 17, 2004)

Talking Dirty with the Gray Lady

We all knew she was smart and provocative, but can she be sexy? Matthew Summers-Sparks learns a thing or two about vernacular and innuendo on a steamy night out with the paper of record. (New York, New York | January 8, 2004)


TODAY’S FEATURE

A Point-by-Point Evaluation of My Build-a-Bear Workshop Experience

If you could have any bear in the world—what would it look like? A mall visit poses tempting challenges, as FORTUNATO SALAZAR constructs an ursine fantasy.

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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

Non-Expert Rosecrans Baldwin finishes the lyrics that Mr. Simon left behind.

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City of Refuge

In his new novel, Tom Piazza vividly describes the few days before and after Hurricane Katrina wrought mayhem on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.