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Making Decisions in the Supermarket

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October 20, 2023
Ramen Painting, JJ Galloway

Emma Lee’s publications include “The Significance of a Dress” (Arachne,…

She’s tearful, young enough to be my daughter, dithers between
ramen pots. Pushes speed dial, it rings and rings. Name shows 엄마1.
I tap one: fish flavour ramen; the salt is the answer for grief.

1↑ 엄마 – mother in Korean
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Emma Lee’s publications include “The Significance of a Dress” (Arachne, 2020) and "Ghosts in the Desert" (IDP, 2015). She co-edited “Over Land, Over Sea,” (Five Leaves, 2015), was Reviews Editor for The Blue Nib, reviews for magazines and blogs at https://emmalee1.wordpress.com .

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