He wiped down his tables as the morning neared ten o’clock. He loved the quiet solitude of his bar every morning; he could think with no interruptions or distractions be himself for a short, blessed time without fear of someone reacting to who he truly was. His body superseded Homo Sapien status in that his …
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Feb
15
Untitled Part I: The Evens (a rough beginning)
“Walk with me…” She closed her eyes and exhaled heavily, as if something would get easier when she did. It didn’t, but she stood up anyway. “Okay.” He gave her a reassuring look. “Amy, you’ll do fine. You have been training for this for a long time. This is your big break. This is your …
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Feb
13
The Professor
The professor enjoyed his coffee black, hot out of the street vendor’s percolator, and bitter. Every morning, he sat with his paper, watching the students pass hurrying off to class in every direction, never minding his quiet presence. Every afternoon he took his lunch while reading great literature, a paper-wrapped sandwich in one hand, …
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