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• Obligation
  by George Alger
  September 1, 2026
  “Obligation.” The term had weight. Meaning. It had always represented an honored principle. But in recent years, its sway, at least regarding social circumstances, had grown tenuous. As Phil debated attending the funeral, it weighed heavier than ever. He pictured the inevitable eulogies: “Such a kind soul,” “Always willing to lend a hand,” “A pillar…
• Grandma Speedy
  by George Alger
  August 1, 2026
  “Ma’am, do you know why I pulled you over?” “Speeding.” Shirley paused and then emphasized, “Again.” The policeman said nothing. “Officer, I’m sure you get a lot of lame excuses about not deserving a ticket. But I do.” “Ma’am, I’m not sure I understand.” “It’s simple,” the woman took a breath. “It’s not that I’m…
• Work: Late Again
  by George Alger
  July 1, 2026
  Despite the rain, I was having a perfectly fine day. And then I got out of bed. (More on that in a moment). The secret to my success — when I can accomplish it — is sleeping through my alarm clock. (Full disclosure: sometimes I cheat by “forgetting” to set it). Anyway, I awoke to…
• Perfect Fail
  by George Alger
  June 1, 2026
  If there was ever a time to fail, it was now. I had been devising most of the year, but the moment was never right: it had to be perfect. Or, at least as perfect as could be expected to ask for a first date. Especially since I had never spoken with her, summer break…
• Golden Scar
  by George Alger
  May 1, 2026
  The fight was a distant blur now. A belligerence of teenage angst versus Eleanor’s own anxieties as a single mom. Harsh words were flung like grenades. Sarah slammed the door for the last time, echoing within the newly silent home for years to come. Guilt and self-doubt became a strict head of household. Had she…