Category: Sarah Hafner

The Elements of Style, a novel

But then my father arrived. My father, the mad scientist, the genius, came to visit right after Masie died. A retired physics professor, in general he’s a kind man. But I took Fred home to meet him once, and my father, who for some reason everyone calls Daddy, thought...

Scenic Flights

June 28, 1993 I’m trying to decide what to wear tonight. A skirt, I think–with a pretty blouse. Which shoes? What kind of perfume? Chanel Number 5 or Shalimar? I can’t decide. It’s been humid, and my hair is slightly frizzy. I’d like to do something about that, but...