Charles Dickinson

Misconceptions Made Easy
Published in April 1988 in The New York Times

This article discusses common misunderstandings and how they shape our perceptions.
Love Under the Doomsday Clock
Published in October 1988 in The New York Times

An exploration of love and relationships set against the backdrop of impending catastrophe.
How Do I Loathe Thee?
Published in January 1990 in The New York Times

An analysis of disdain and its place in literature and personal relationships.

The New Yorker

Abundance
Published in November 1987 in The New Yorker

Baker and his family navigate changes on their tomato farm as they face offers to sell their land and family dynamics.
A Night in the Garden
Published in February 1986 in The New Yorker

During a prolonged strike, team captain Moss bonds with fellow striker Royster, highlighting their struggles and small moments of connection.
Bill Boston
Published in November 1982 in The New Yorker

Hooper spots his high school friend Bill Boston, long thought dead, leading to reflections on their past and Hooper's life.
Child in the Leaves
Published in March 1988 in The New Yorker

Eight-year-old Randy Brennan is hit by a car while hiding in leaves, revealing his troubled relationship with his father and the events leading to the accident.
Sofa Art
Published in May 1985 in The New Yorker

Fran navigates parenting her son Teddy, who struggles with school, while her husband Stephen manages a career in "sofa art."

My Livelihood
Published in May 1982 in Esquire

This article explores the life of a man who questions the necessity of having a job when he already has a home, a wife, and children to occupy his time.

Arcadia
Published in Summer 1983 in Grand Street

Sutton and Arcadia work together on a brick mountain, with Arcadia's lively personality and love of life standing out as a contrast to Sutton's more reserved nature.