Cul de Sac Deb
"I don't even know why I'm here," she told us. "I shouldn't even be here." Deb held her knee and rubbed her bad leg over and over...
The Train Conductor's Hat
He loves his hat and always wears it. One of these days they won't have men like him in upright conductor hats. They'll have digital...
Your Kayak Guide, Rick
Afternoon, friends. I'm Rick and I'll be taking you out today. Good looking group. Which is good, I don't like to be the best looking....
Hank Shriver, Taffy Maker, Ocean City, NJ
After far too much of my parents' money wasted on a college education, this was my first adult decision: disappearing to the Jersey...
Front Porch Kid, North Syracuse, NY
We live from Wolf to Court Street. Over the interstate is the lake where we throw rocks under the forever gray sky. Next to our house is...
Summer Nanny Wanted!
"Our wonderful family has immediate opening for warm-hearted, fun-loving, and responsible nanny for our fun-loving, energetic, and...
The Blackwater Medic's Resume
In a wine bar in Dulles, three Blackwater medics were on their way back for more Afghanistan sand. One was a slouching, rotund former...
Mirjeta
In Kosovo, while her brother went to deliver a cake to a neighbor, her father and brother were shot and stabbed on the street in front of...
Mr. Luff
Mr. Luff was unafraid of bow ties and strong winds. He hired and intimidated young professionals with advanced degrees into his firm....
Peace Poet Paul
His favorite object is a Himalayan bowl used to ring peace into people that pass him in his travels. His scruff surrounds a thin mouth...
