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May 19, 2023

Octavia’s Anguish

Garish carnival lights obliterated the moonless sky and cast colorful shadows across muddy pathways between the tents.  “A single dollar to see Octavia, wonder of the sea! Count all eight legs for yourself, and what legs they are!” The barker lifted his pant leg to waggle a tattooed calf.  Octavia, the Squid Girl. I rubbed […]


Octavia’s Anguish

Garish carnival lights obliterated the moonless sky and cast colorful shadows across muddy pathways between the tents.  “A single dollar to see Octavia, wonder of the sea! Count all eight legs for yourself, and what legs they are!” The barker lifted his pant leg to waggle a tattooed calf.  Octavia, the Squid Girl. I rubbed […]


May 5, 2023

Getting Away With It

I followed a simple routine to survive office holiday parties: slink into an existing group conversation, nod politely, and move on before I have to participate in a meaningful exchange. I was about to slide into a riveting discussion about phone plans when Doug collided with me. “Want to know a secret?” he whispered. My […]


Getting Away With It

I followed a simple routine to survive office holiday parties: slink into an existing group conversation, nod politely, and move on before I have to participate in a meaningful exchange. I was about to slide into a riveting discussion about phone plans when Doug collided with me. “Want to know a secret?” he whispered. My […]