The 2:14am Cat
There’s a reason Mr. Jensen didn’t go out late at night. And it doesn’t have anything to do with the fact that his vision is not as good as it…
short story
Walsh Family (mis)Adventures
Putting aside a proclivity for speaking with his cherished stuffed beaver, Sir Fluffington (think teddy bear), Jimmy was as likable and friendly as any adult you might hope to meet….
Charm or No?
On a scale of one to ten, with 10 being the best, the likelihood that she would court management favor would occasionally encroach negative numbers. If it was absolutely necessary…
World History
“Mr. Brenham, how come Russia is at war with Ukraine?” “Patty, you’re supposed to be doing your quiz. And why are you asking a question about world history in math…
Motorcycle Lizards Unite!
HOW CAN WE BE HUMBLE? We are the fastest racers alive on the fastest two-wheeled rocket ships in the galaxy. We need to lean on our brakes to let lightning…
Employee Review
Trinity wasn’t the kind of girl who would readily take “no” for an answer. “Mr. Jones, I really need a raise and besides, I’m the best worker in the warehouse.”…
Pleasure and Pain in Phoenix
If pleasure and pain are two sides of the same coin, at some point, they may flip. Some of us may consider our personal pain to be greater than others…
Surviving Another Day
There was only one way this would end. That’s the problem with getting backed into a corner. Even though where I was temporarily staying should have been unknown to anyone…
