Yearly Archives: 2008

late arrival

The sun was forgotten when the boys arrived the younger fuzzy draped sleepily over his father’s shoulder, the older just antsy from the confines of the booster seat. Always such journeys end at night with uncertain entry into a semi-familiar … Continue reading

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oxygen

We enter the choir room first impression: the air is stale the windows are locked the accoustical properties are terrific first act: open the windows first law of using the room keep windows shut tight or earn wrath of committee … Continue reading

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splashing around

Let’s be concise: Living in hospitals is like diving in swimming pools— the exit can be problematic. Sign above urinal: “Please do not throw things in urinal.” I did not see things in urinal worth throwing. Nor would I climb … Continue reading

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