Bathroom Bear

There's a moment before I turn on the light when a shadow flashes in the dark. It is not caused by the light itself, but by the coming of the light.

Donut Shop

The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead. The smell of sugar in the air was so strong it made my teeth hurt. The donut shop was empty except for the older woman behind the counter.

Time, not Nostalgia

I saw Wilco last night. It was the first time they played in Chattanooga since we moved here. I also saw them at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville two years ago. I first

Air Travel

Two major airlines have congratulated me on being part of their frequent flyer programs for 30 years. I signed up for these when I started traveling for work. Even though it hasn'

Dreamy Memories

I wake up multiple times during the night and often enough, I wake directly from a dream. When a dream is not particularly surreal and takes place in real locations with recognizable people