story: “Blame”
author: Aimee Bender
year: 2019
where: California Zephyr Train
note: From the last issue of Tin House
a line: “Buy more, said the lady. Rich lady. Come back to Yum-Yum. Eat yum-yum. Clog your arteries. Enjoy life.”
theme(s): Miscarriage, class, wealth, blame