Essays

From the French for "attempt."

That Times Piece

It overlooks the uses of shame

Mar 19, 2022 •

Sebastian Stockman

Why NOT the Chefs?

Kidding not kidding. The Chiefs' name will change; might as well do it now!

Sep 11, 2022 •

Sebastian Stockman

Requiem for my Dad

My father died on April 2, just 10 days after a cancer diagnosis. I’m still mostly numb with shock. Among the many things Dad’s death derailed in my…

Apr 17, 2022 •

Sebastian Stockman

What is Creative Nonfiction?

Some notes toward a definition, or, anti-clickbait

Mar 14, 2022 •

Sebastian Stockman

🎶 Hurrah, Hurrah, Pennsylvan-i-a 🎶

"Hurrah" for the Red and the Blue

Dec 22, 2021 •

Sebastian Stockman

They Don't Call it Art Friends

Grandma was the postmaster. Dorothy worked at the telephone office. Alice knew everybody. Many days a week, after work, these three would congregate and…

Oct 11, 2021 •

Sebastian Stockman

Home and How to Get There

An essay because I'm on vacation

Aug 1, 2021 •

Sebastian Stockman

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