Jeffrey L Cohen

Jeffrey L Cohen

Dog Sneeze

Whether it is to protect someone's soul from the devil or just to ward of the plague, the tradition of saying bless you when someone sneezes continues for no apparent reason.

Night Fears

When I walk the dog at night I'm more worried about animals coming out of the woods than unsavory people coming down the street.

Loaf of Bread

A loaf of bread was sitting outside the library. Food for a homeless neighbor? Stale bread left for a fan of the birds?

The Perfect Peach

The skin snaps with every bite. It just has the barest amount of fuzz. The flesh is firm, yet has just the right amount of give. It is perfectly ripe. The sweet juice

Fear of Heights

What happens if a bird has a fear of heights? Or even worse, a fear of flying? Turkeys, penguins and ostriches do not fly, they walk. So maybe evolutionarily they were driven by