Nasty Man Jose was a nasty man. Anybody in town would tell you that. No one wanted to be near him. Not even his wife. Read more
Loneliness Defeated I’m lonely, I thought, not at all sure what the word meant or what to do with the feeling that was gnawing at my innards. Read more
The Hound Scan Marcy has cancer — at least that’s what the medical gurus say. It began, most likely, as a small tumor in breast tissue and has expanded to lymph nodes, liver cells and other places identified by scans named after animals. Now her life is all abou... Read more
Cracker's Family Cracker was born 38 years ago to a homeless couple. Born on a street, in a corner by the door of an abandoned building. He entered the world with nothing, except bright red hair and brilliant white skin. Read more
What If Yesterday Herod’s troops murdered my son. “He might be the Fake King,” they said, “so Herod, the Real King, says all pretenders must die. Tough deal.” Read more
Biker Picnic For each of the last 15 years, the King’s Riders of the Washington State Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) host a special meal in the park for other bikers. Like, for the Bandidos, the Hombres, the Eagles and other Rebels. Christian bikers, l... Read more
