I went to my son's back to school night to see what his teachers have planned. It was ok until English language arts. The teacher said they'll have to do an essay in MLA format. MLA format. "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane starts playing. Extreme close-up on my eye. My eye dilates but sees nothing. An essay in MLA format. It is 1994. I have to do an essay. MLA format. I don't know what to write. My copy of "Funk & Wagnall's Elements of Style" is heavy in my hands. MLA style...