Look Inside This Diary Of A Child Prodigy
A staggering work of genius awaits

This childhood diary holds pages upon pages of brilliance.
Penned by a young Kristen Ann Stark, the skillful prose, the vivid metaphors, the lyrical language — they simply astound. Let us explore this treasure. Gasp in awe at the grace, the wit, and the pure beauty that follows.

The year is 1990, and the father is reading the newspaper with the television on. Today’s man is distracted by the lure of the phone. This searing piece begs of us to wake up — to seize the present moment, for that is all we have.

Is the cat truly “here”? Are any of us “here”? And where, exactly, is “here”? Profundity at its finest.

We have much to learn from our animal friends. They love without hesitation. They spare judgment. They live simply, unburdened by the incessant chatter of the mind. Kristen deftly honors two docile beasts in this short, yet riveting, poem.

We can see the author’s growth as a true artist in this one. The removal of “mall” cleverly urges us to reject needless things. All we need to sustain ourselves is nature, family, adventure. Please take a moment to reflect.

A favorite among the writing elite, this essay captures Kristen’s foray into travel literature. While many artists prefer the romance of Paris, the author is inspired by less ostentatious locations. Through her powerful words, a cold, inelegant condo is essentially transformed into a suite overlooking The Champs-Élysées. Très bonne.
Thank you for considering these fine works with us. Next week, we’ll revisit the author in her late 30's. Her captivating grocery lists rival the works of Dorothy Parker.

If you enjoy revisiting the early 90’s, read about child thief Preeti Ramachandran and her majestic glass swan.
If you like funny writing about our animal friends, Deborah Camp is the master.
