Short Takes

My L.A. in Four Locations: A Jazz Tour
"My L.A. in Four Locations" is a running feature in which Angelenos share the story of their city through four specific places. This week — Lynell George.
Lynell GeorgeJul 24, 2018
Shrine
Sean James MackenneyApr 25, 2018
What You Knew: A Brief History of Summer
Sally Ashton's short take on the theme 'To My Younger Self:' "What You Knew: A Brief History of Summer."
Sally AshtonApr 21, 2018
Expectation and Emancipation: Raising a First Generation American
Maryam ZarApr 14, 2018
Mindfulness For Writers: Finding the White Space Within
YA Author Heather Demetrios explores mindfulness for writers.
Heather DemetriosApr 7, 2018
To My Younger Self
Deeki Deke's Short Take is a word of advice to his younger self: "NO."
Deeki DekeMar 31, 2018
The Prostitute's Kiss
Fiona Helmsley's Short Take: "Myth and Legend" and sex workers.
Fiona HelmsleyMar 24, 2018
Gertrude Stein: Nonsense with a Social Conscience
Sarah Hestra's Short Take on Gertrude Stein.
Sarah HenstraMar 17, 2018
As Strong as They Come
You are "bold," "feisty," "sassy," and "magical." When you're young they call you Black Girl Magic. When you're old, they call you Big Mama. Do you know who you are? You are THE STRONG BLACK WOMAN. Your talents are legendary. Your skills are celebrated. For you are a socially-generated, culturally-upheld myth.

You are so strong that, one day, you may self-destruct.
Tamika ThompsonMar 14, 2018
Los Angeles
Flash Fiction: Stephen Elliott's Short Take on "Healing."
Stephen ElliottMar 10, 2018
California Distraction: A Cocktail
Ramona AusubelJun 29, 2016
Two Very American Tragedies
Watching ESPN’s "OJ: Made In America," I thought of Theodore Dreiser's "An American Tragedy."
Laurie WinerJun 23, 2016
A Note from Mike Davis about the Second Amendment
Mike DavisJun 14, 2016
Ali
Jun 8, 2016
From Discarded Chapters, Final Sentences
Sesshu FosterJun 7, 2016
Are We Still Fabulous?
Francesca T. RoysterMay 17, 2016