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Clyde

Posted on February 28, 2012 by gar

When I was about 13 I had to endure a week at Reverend Schlep’s Summer Camp for Men and Boys.  It’s a right of passage in my family.  My grandfather took my father.  My father took my older brothers Mark … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Full of Ghosts – Part VI

Posted on November 18, 2011 by gar

They laid upon the soil against a stump in the dark of the sacrificial woods behind Bill’s family’s old house.  Stars shone between the tall trees. “When was the first time?” Suzy said.  “Come on.  Out with it.” Bill took … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Full of Ghosts – Part V

Posted on October 21, 2011 by gar

[Editor's note:  You can find Parts I - IV by clicking the "A Graveyard Full of Ghosts" link on the right under "Categories."] “Are you Bill?” He turned on his barstool and looked up at a tall, broad-shouldered man dressed … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Full of Ghosts – Part III

Posted on September 16, 2011 by gar

I’m so tired of being alone I’m so tired of on-my-own Won’t you help me girl, just as soon as you can. . . Al Green joined them on the front porch as they slurped peach cobbler a la mode … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Full of Ghosts – Part II

Posted on September 3, 2011 by gar

Suzy’s tightly kinked Afro wiggled in the warm eddies swirling inside of her convertible as they flew down the interstate.  She smiled. “Did I tell you how excited I am that you came?” “No, not at all,” Bill said.  He … Continue reading →

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Homo Sum

Posted on December 24, 2010 by gar

I am not a Christian, but I will gladly say Merry Christmas. I am not a Muslim, but I will gladly say Ramadan Mubarak. I am not a Hindu or a Jain or a Sikh, but I will gladly say … Continue reading →

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