It was the tenth straight day I’d come to the bookstore. I was on my third unpaid-for book. I took a seat in my usual spot. She was there again. She faced the bookshelf. She had her elbows propped on the second shelf, holding her book open. Her right calf was over her left shin. [...]
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Tagged Humor, Proclivities
I’m on light rail yesterday morning when it occurs to me that it’s been awhile since I’ve played the “How did I get here?” game. It goes something like this: The next time you’ve got a free minute or two stop everything you’re doing and look around you. Now describe all the things that must [...]
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Tagged Creative Writing, Nonfiction