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Entries from October 2009

She Scared Us

October 31st, 2009 · 4 Comments

Granny Brown, neighborhood grouch, rested a broom on her front porch. Halloween night, we crossed the street to avoid her house.

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From the Gallery

October 30th, 2009 · No Comments

The juror came to trial each day dressed in a camouflage jacket. True to the fabric, his disposition could not be discerned.

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Halloween Underdresser

October 29th, 2009 · No Comments

The cynical academic donned his Oxford cap and spectacles covered with numbered lines. For one night, he was a graduated cylinder.

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Langford Trial: Post-Verdict Clearinghouse

October 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Links to the first available news reports and video from the Larry Langford trial.

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Gil’s Performance Nightmare

October 28th, 2009 · No Comments

It happened again last night. Violin in hand, he arrives late. The Maestro’s dictate: You’ll be soloing in the Debussy concerto.

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Kristi’s Birthday Surprise

October 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Dawn gig at the coffeehouse. Distracted, steam scalds her hand. A patron enters: “Happy birthday!” Her fingers throb a reply.

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Who’s Viewing Who

October 26th, 2009 · No Comments

From my yard, I can spy the neighbors’ kitchen. From my landing, their bathroom is visible. From my top step, they all can see me.

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Protected: Pete Haugan to Pat: 11 November 1945

October 26th, 2009 · Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Pat to Jo Tavino: 14 January 1945

October 25th, 2009 · Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Mother to Pat: 30 September 1944

October 24th, 2009 · Enter your password to view comments.

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