Saturday evening, I settled onto the couch and Grant and Katy’s place, pulled out my book, put on my reading glasses, and started reading. I’ve been reading The Great War by Peter Hart and was getting his take on Verdun, which interested me since I had just read a different book-length work on the battle.Continue reading “Some Things Should Never Be Said”
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The Lost Cause
Lucia is sitting at the kitchen table with books and a Chrome book open. Her hair is tied in a low bun, and when she sees him come in from his workout, she looks up. “Big news, Dad. We have to do a research paper for history class, and one of the options was toContinue reading “The Lost Cause”
Ain’t No One to Give You No Pain
They have been on the road for probably seven hours and spent another hour and a half at stops for lunch, the bathroom, and changing drivers. It’s dark now, and they are northwest of Albuquerque. They started from their home in Corpus Christi two days ago, and they plan to stay in Utah for aContinue reading “Ain’t No One to Give You No Pain”
Take the Trash Out, Please
Graham is sitting on the couch watching a Minecraft video on an iPad. “Hey, bud, could you take the trash out?” the man says. “No,” he says without looking up. The man sighs. “Let me rephrase that. Take the trash out.” “Uggghhh. Why?” “Because it’s full and it’s your job.” “Why can’t Lindsay do it?”Continue reading “Take the Trash Out, Please”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 