Stories

It is January 2004 and the United States and its “allies” have just completed the successful invasion of Iraq and Saddam Hussein has been captured. US Presidential Elections are on the horizon. Howard Dean is the frontrunner to be the Democratic candidate to take on George W. Bush.

These events weigh lightly on the mind of Will Schluter. He just graduated from high school a semester early and is looking forward to spending the next eight months in the pursuit of hedonistic pleasure and mind broadening experiences.

Neither Will nor his country had any idea about the challenges that lurked ahead.

Caleb Micco has been merely existing ever since his banishment from his Montana pack-- living in Texas, but refusing to become part of the pack willing to take him in. His thoughts are leading him down an ever-increasing dark path. Can a chance encounter with a local farrier make a difference in his life? Bigger question- can it make a difference in the lives of the hybrids stuck between human and wolf?

Derek Arriens had always been the kind of boy to help others, so ending up with a career as an EMT after high school wasn’t a surprise to him or anybody who knew him. Derek volunteered for the rescue squad as soon as he got his license at 16 1/2. Three years later something happened that made him wonder if he should consider a change of career.

Two short vignettes, slices of life. An established couple in rural Virginia has strong community ties and looks to the future. A single entertainer prepares for a show and reflects on his found family, the support he's received, and the opportunity to use his talents to give something back.

The title of this tribute is simply the Jewish word for remembrance. These tributes are or can be given throughout the first year of passing, in honor of the deceased. I thought a fitting way to honor Carlos. I'm honored to share my reflections as part of this community whom Carlos was so proud to be a part of.

For Carlos

A tale about a visit with a friend.

This is part of the tribute to Carlos Hazday and dedicated to his memory.

Most conversations people have in a lift rarely range beyond a 'Hi - how are you?' That's probably how Leo prefers it. Then he encounters Andi.

Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions that they never follow. I thought it would be fun to put together a list of resolutions that nobody would follow.

In the South, ice storms are rare and messy. It's possible to lose power and heat for days at a time.

They are also a great excuse for parties, if you've got power and heat.

This story is inspired by a big ice storm that hit Memphis, Germantown and Collierville some years ago.