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S**t Faced
Does anyone remember the days when it was acceptable, even encouraged, to drink at lunch? This story takes place on June 4, [...]
Sharpshooter
Why my friends had to drag me to the rifle range, and why I kept coming back.
Old Friendship Found
Old college friendship rekindled.
Give Me Just A Little More Time
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Wow, blue books! So many memories! I considered calling the story “Blank Space” — because there was always [...]
Over the River Again
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I am reposting the story I wrote for the prompt “Gratitude” two years ago, with updates. I decided to do it this [...]
Ornithology
Damn, I thought, this guy has to be a musician...
Verve
The crown jewels of his magazine collection are the first eight issues of Verve. He wouldn't let me touch them, but would [...]
Names Have Meaning
A family down the block from us took in foster kids.
My First Car – 1970 Ford Torino
  I wish i had had taken better care of this car and kept it to this day. It was worthy. Whenever I see one I harken [...]
My Annoying To-Do List
I hope I can order the salami early enough to avoid the cost of last minute delivery via cab from New York City.