From the outset, it seemed as though something was…off about the new neighbors. A couple. It was only ever couples… Read more The Tweakers Upstairs
The Doer Needlessly Doing
One would have thought that turning seventy could slow Evelyn Jacoby down. One would have thought wrong. Tragically so. For… Read more The Doer Needlessly Doing
The Bibliophobic Bastard
It seemed that whether one “chose” to be a vagabond or a “respectable” member of society, the result was ultimately… Read more The Bibliophobic Bastard
Angel of Scatology
It wasn’t the first thing that one would expect upon lifting the lid to a trash bin designated for glass.… Read more Angel of Scatology
Santa Fe Ending
When Jerry decided to move to Santa Fe with Nancy, it wasn’t something he took lightly. After all, he had… Read more Santa Fe Ending
The Article That Wouldn’t Be Published
In the current climate, it’s important to remember what John Lennon (and, de facto, Yoko Ono) said in 1972: “Woman… Read more The Article That Wouldn’t Be Published
“Normals” Should Be Able to Have Fashion Archives, Too
He makes her show him the old Polaroid of herself she stumbled upon while thumbing through some notebooks of hers… Read more “Normals” Should Be Able to Have Fashion Archives, Too
The Torrid Across From the Cinnabon
Across from the Torrid in the mall, there is a Cinnabon. It feels strategic. Almost cruel. Like whoever planned out… Read more The Torrid Across From the Cinnabon
Eating a King Cake During the “Off Season”
Philippe couldn’t understand why Hélène wanted it. It wasn’t even “the season” for it. Granted, New Orleans’ season for king… Read more Eating a King Cake During the “Off Season”
“Small-Town Body” (Is A Small Price to Pay for Health Care)
She was the sort of person who could pull a muscle doing something totally innocuous, like putting a sweatshirt on… Read more “Small-Town Body” (Is A Small Price to Pay for Health Care)
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