Story spotlight: “Ondine” by Brenda Carre
Bernadine’s mother, Mama Ondine, is a diva—the premier diva of New York, and possibly the whole of the world. Her huge voice always seemed to reach to infinity, mesmerizing the entire audience, but especially rising up to Bernardine to rip out her heart. Bernadine was just the opposite. Unattractive, awkward, and sickly – and she…