PinnedGreen Eyes, Red CarWe were sitting in traffic on I-95. I was heading up to Maine to meet friends at a cabin we had rented for the weekend. She was in the…Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Michelle the GoatThe young goat named Michelle walked along the edge of Mount Lafayette and was heading for the safety of Franconia Notch. She walked…Apr 11Apr 11
The Good DoctorIt was 5:03 on a cold and snowy January morning. The doctor entered the room while the family was mourning their daughter’s death. The…Oct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Talking with a Friend“I hate stimulants now, kind of. It’s almost as if the neurons, or whatever they are, look like they’re at a standstill. But if you look…Feb 17, 2019Feb 17, 2019
Fashion Court“The court orders you to pay a fine of $250,000 dollars. Case dismissed.” Those were the words of the judge. He was very old and could…May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
Tragedy Off HuntingtonAt the beginning of this story, our main character, Francis O’Dea, is in the parlor with his girlfriend at his mother’s South End…Nov 20, 2016Nov 20, 2016
The BirdsThis morning, I was outside having a coffee and a smoke. It was about 6:30 and I had only slept an hour and couldn’t get back to sleep so I…Sep 9, 2016Sep 9, 2016
Coffee with GodI slipped into bed after praying again that night. The wind and the rain were hitting my window and I began to wonder why the room was…Sep 8, 2016Sep 8, 2016
My Secret SonShe worked near my apartment, across the passage, on Calle Jerusalen. She owned a bakery and I would go there often for coffee and bread. I…Mar 27, 2016Mar 27, 2016