On her birthday, a girl meets a horse for the first time. Her father nudges the drawing toward him, his face falling briefly sad, before smiling at her. He loosens his tie and sits next to her. “You should go. The horses want to see you. They’ve been waiting all day for you. I justContinue reading ““Names of Horses” – Substack”
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Consolidating Social Media – “Bye!”
I am consolidating most of my social-media platforms (“Bye!”) and will no longer be posting updates and stories via Facebook. But I’d be tickled pink if you kept up with my work, which you can after joining my Substack newsletter. As a free subscriber, you’ll receive in your email inbox my newsletter and previews ofContinue reading “Consolidating Social Media – “Bye!””
Substack Sign-Up
Hey, you! Yes, you! I love sharing my stories short and long and updates on my Substack. My stories focus on Americans and American history and culture, but my interests in the Western humanist tradition; classical learning; and science also influence my work: curiosity, creativity, and clarity. Homo sum; humani nihil a me alienum puto.Continue reading “Substack Sign-Up”
“Skeleton Key” – Substack
A super receives an evening call from an elderly resident in need. “Anything else I can help you with?” I asked Mrs. Hix another time through her door.” “The annual spikes in rent. They smother us like clockwork.” “I know. I’m sorry, but that’s out of my hands.” “Then I’ll give you more. I needContinue reading ““Skeleton Key” – Substack”