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Winter

I am about to break a promise. I promised myself a long time ago that I would never write an essay in February about winter. Who needs another lament about the grayest time of the year? And yet, as I sit here in the middle of February, the grayest, grayest, grayest time of the year, something has to be said, so I am going to say it... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/thefoolsjourney/winter/1 Running time: 7:36 ...

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[ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT ]

Roaring Crowd

She had not wanted muscles. If you're twelve years old, and five-foot-seven and weigh (arrrrrgh!) almost a hundred pounds, muscles don't help. They just make you look even bigger. Dad did not listen. He dragged her onto the court and made her play horse and one-on-one. It would have been torture if she had cared, since he could outshoot her from anywhere in the driveway and block any shot she tried to take. "Come on!" he said. "Shoot it! Shoot it!" And when she tried to shoot he slapped it a...

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[ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Toothbrushes

My grief was deep but brief - here were the new toothbrushes. Time to use mine. You might be wondering, how did I know which one was mine? Good question. Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/husbandandwife/toothbrushes/1/ Running time: 5:49 ...

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[ Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Sick Days

No, sir, these lozenges were made by cough drop makers who specialize in drops that taste so bad you get well just so you don't have to suck them anymore. You don't believe me? Let's have a test. I'm going to say the flavor of a cough drop and you tell me the first thing that comes to your mind. Ready? Honey Lemon... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/husbandandwife/sickdays/1/ Running time: 11:23 ...

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[ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Show and Tell

"Little Jack Horner," he continued, "sat in a corner eating his Christmas pie. He stuck in his thumb, and pulled out a plum, and said, 'Ughhh! I hate plums!'" As he recited his story Julius made a deep scooping motion with his thumb, followed by a horrible spinach-for-dinner face. No one could doubt that Little Jack Horner really hated plums. The class burst into laughter and clapped spontaneously. Many of them didn't like plums either and admired anyone who would say so out loud. Sister Mar...

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[ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Jeffrey's Last Trick or Treat

There was no one at the door, maybe because the house was set further back than most, or maybe because it was getting late and all the other kids had gathered enough candy for one year. But the light was on, so Jeffrey walked right up to it and banged on the door. When the door opened, he knew right away that this was going to be different... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/stories/schoolyardsketches/jeffreyslasttrickortreat/1/ Running time: 16:29 ...

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[ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Halloween Party

Wendy mixed drinks while Kathy and I gave out treats. Wendy mixed drinks for everyone. Screwdrivers, I can say from experience, are excellent for trick-or-treating. The kids don't know what they're missing... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/family/halloweenparty/1 Running time: 15:54 ...

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[ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

ED (Charlie and Kathy story)

When I saw that ED could be connected to heart disease and diabetes, I knew ED was now sitting at the grownup's table and a new day had dawned. I asked myself, what else could cause ED? Surely there's more... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/thefoolsjourney/ed/1/ Running time: 6:13 ...

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[ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

A+ (short story)

I have never understood what the term loss of innocence means. The phrase almost always signals that something bad is about to happen... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/stories/remainders/aplus/1 Running time: 12:57 ...

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[ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Valentine's Day Surprise (Charlie and Kathy story)

Being an object lesson is not as easy as it looks. It means that now that I've confessed my sins and repented of them, and led the congregation of men in the singing of hymns to take better care of our wives, I had damn well better not commit the sins again. Which is why I was on the Internet on February 8th to order flowers for Kathy for Valentine's Day. There was no way I could allow myself to forget. And, even though I was only doing the right thing, on time, like any responsible ad...

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[ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Emptying out My Room (short story)

When I was twenty I moved out of my college dormitory room for the third and last time... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/stories/remainders/emptyingoutmyroom/1 Running time: 4:56 ...

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[ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Better at That (Charlie and Kathy story)

I was so surprised to come up short on the algebra problem that I didn't ask her about my book. Well, it wasn't really my book. One of my poems was published in a poetry anthology, and she asked for a copy. I wanted to ask her how she would like it signed. Usually the autographee wants something specific from the autographer, and I thought it was appropriate to ask before I inscribed my book. Sorry. I mean the book, not my book... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essay...

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[ Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Lion (short story, Schoolyard Sketeches)

Adam and Rickey both giggled, and they started roaring louder. They forgot about Mrs. Budleigh's class. They roared for the kickball game, and they roared for the jungle gym and for the last six weeks of school - and finally they roared just to be roaring... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/stories/schoolyardsketches/lion/1 Running time: 8:51 ...

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[ Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Battles

When you have to take a stand, you have to take a stand. The art of staying married consists of knowing when to stand your ground and when to yield. It takes wisdom, patience, and love. Every day, I firmly believe, should start with a quiet utterance of the Serenity Prayer by husband and wife... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/husbandandwife/battles/1 Running time: 2:57 ...

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[ Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Short and Blonde

Martin started the engine of the Mercedes. Ha! he thought. Death is on the way...Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/stories/remainders/shortandblonde/1/Running time: 9:06...

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Stubborn

Going into the ninth round, Rodriguez's superior strength started to take itstoll. Calderon's footwork, which had started out fast, slowed down, andRodriguez, who shook off dozens of jabs to the head, circled Calderon andtried to work him into the corner for what the announcer called "some homecookin'". It looked like it was only a matter of time before Rodriguezfound the corner and dinner was served.Randall Senior loved it, like he loved watching a boa constrictor eat arabbit, one slow, steady ...

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Ladybug Kill, Kill, Kill

Part of it is that killing things makes me uneasy, like it's not quitegood for my soul. DidI mention that I've written poems about bugs,little haiku poems? I have. Like this one.windows thrown openthe ant who crossesthe kitchen floorDo you suppose that the next thing I did was cock back my boot andgive that ant what it deserved for coming into my kitchen?...Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/husbandandwife/ladybugkillkillkill/1Running time: 8:46...

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[ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

Trampoline

Cinnamon continued to bounce on the trampoline and did not answer."Cinnamon," said her father, this time with more bass in his tone.And this time Cinnamon answered. "No!" she said, and she jumped higherand pulled her knees up further with each jump as if to emphasize thatshe was still jumping...Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/stories/schoolyardsketches/trampoline/1Running time: 14:05...

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Horse

Butch wasn't satisfied just to drop the ball in. He dunked the ball and swung from the rim. "Slamma jamma!" he yelled. His girls thought that wasn't fair. "Dad!" they cried... Text version: http://summergrasses.com/content/essays/family/horse/1 Running time: 9:50 ...

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[ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT ]

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