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Should you vote for Obama on Tuesday?

November 4, 2012

by Misty Lee and Frank W. Strauch The canvasser climbed the steps to the front door and knocked twice. “Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” The resident of the dwelling opened the door. “I’m Terry from the Obama-Biden campaign,” said the young man in a cheerful way. “I’m just here to ask if the president can count […]

Saul on the Road to New Haven

September 30, 2012

by Misty Lee Saul sped along Connecticut Route 15 in his Audi Q5 as he returned to college from the summer break. He’d had a good time in Europe, visiting France, the Netherlands, Germany and then Italy in a three week span. The remainder of the time he had spent at home in Scarsdale, Westchester […]

Standing in Mexican Shoes

September 17, 2012

by Patrick M. Dixon The graduate student took a class in Latin American history. He was assigned a book called Zapata and the Mexican Revolution, by John Womack. He purchased the book from a popular website named after a famous jungle with which it bore no resemblance. He read the book cover to cover, at […]

The Old Man and the Sink

August 16, 2012

by Patrick M. Dixon He was an old man who washed alone in a sink in Dave’s Barbecue & Grill and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a drink. Another barely cooled pan rang out a dull pitch as it was discourteously stacked above four other pans that were almost identical but for […]

Teaching Eskimos How to Fish

July 22, 2012

by Patrick M. Dixon “My name is Britney Houseseller and I’m just so pleased to meet you,” said the blonde-haired young woman in colorful clothing. “Welcome to Eastern Greenland,” said Chief Resourceful Angler. “What brings you here?” “I’m a Peace Corps Volunteer and I’m here to live with and aid your community,” she replied. “Where […]

Academus Tragedy

January 24, 2012

by S. M. A. Academus owned a fine herd of disciples. His brother Sophios owned the divine secrets of wisdom. For a long time the two brothers lived in serene harmony. Neither one ever stepped on the other’s toe or property. But Academus’ rapacious appetite for fame and capital knew no limits. One night he […]

Browsing All Posts filed under »Stories«

Should you vote for Obama on Tuesday?

Saul on the Road to New Haven

Standing in Mexican Shoes

The Old Man and the Sink

Teaching Eskimos How to Fish

Academus Tragedy

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